Junior Sous Chef

Company: Mercure Hotels
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Company DescriptionJoin a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Job Description

Junior Sous Chef

Ready for a sizzling career move? You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook and serve makes our guests smile and want more.

Salary: According to experience

What Is In It For You

  • Free meals on duty, access to a pension scheme, fitness club membership, uniform included, and hotel discounts worldwide after 6 months of service.
  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
  • Learning programs through our academies.
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within the hotel and across the world.
  • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, including Green Key.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Working 40‑hour week (shifts work) 5 days over 7 days.
  • Reporting to the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef within a strong team.
  • Fully aware of the preparation and service of all dishes on the hotel menus.
  • Prepared to adapt and present dishes according to customer requirements.
  • Ensuring mise en place is carried out throughout the kitchen to meet forecasted demand.
  • Recording temperature checks on food and in storage areas as directed to ensure statutory requirements are met and reporting any variances immediately.
  • Understanding and ensuring the Food Safety Management System and HACCP are followed to the letter.
  • Acting as the go‑to Kitchen Manager for Environmental Health Inspections.
  • Using the Riskproof platform supported by Shield Safety Group.
  • Assisting with the training of and supervising other members of the kitchen brigade.
  • Assisting with quality control and menu planning where appropriate.
  • Being aware of product cost and kitchen gross profit targets.
  • Assisting with the ordering of food and materials as required following company procedures.
  • Taking the lead on Stock Controls using the LogOnn system supported by a monthly stock audit with Stock Check UK.
  • Strictly observing Food Safety regulations and requirements.
  • Actively sharing ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus.
  • Ensuring consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards.
  • Communicating effectively with the rest of the team and thriving for guest feedback.

Bringing previous kitchen experience and food preparation qualifications, you’ll train our chefs, handle stock, order it, and cut down on wastage.

Ideally, from a hotel background, you will have experience of catering for large conferences and events including weddings and bespoke private functions. Previous experience in a similar position is essential.

Qualifications

  • At least a year under your belt managing a kitchen.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team.

Your Team And Working Environment

Working within a close team of twelve important players. Our chefs are loyal and some have served decades with us. We also hold awards such as International Salon Culinaire.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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Posted: April 10th, 2026