Junior Sous Chef Restaurant

Sous Chef £40,000 p.a. (including service charge) Salut! Islington

Salut! is an independent, 28-cover restaurant in the heart of Islington, serving a modern European, seasonal menu. Since opening in 2015, weve built a reputation for warm, welcoming service and beautifully presented dishes with serious attention to detail. Were now looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our small, passionate team.

What were looking for:

Were looking for someone with a fine dining backgroundideally with Michelin or Michelin-recommended experiencewho brings a high standard of cooking, creativity, and presentation.

That said, this isn't a high-pressure, shouty kitchen. Were a small team that works closely together in a much more relaxed and friendly environment, where the focus is on serving delicious, seasonal, and well-presented food thats interesting and enjoyable to cook.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen

• Ensure consistency and excellence in preparation, cooking, and plating

• Maintain strong hygiene and food safety standards

• Train and support junior staff

• Contribute to menu planning and cost control

• Lead calmly and confidently during busy service

You should have:

• Experience in a fine dining or Michelin-level kitchen

• A strong command of English

• A passion for modern European food and creative presentation

• Excellent organisational skills and kitchen discipline

• A calm, professional attitude and strong sense of teamwork

What we offer:

• £40000 per year (including service charge)

• UK visa sponsorship available

• 28 days paid holiday

• 5 days on, 2 days off

• Meals on duty

• A positive, supportive working environment that values quality over ego

We are a licensed UK sponsor, so we welcome applications from both UK-based and international candidates.