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Junior Sous Chef
Role summary
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The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in running an efficient, high-quality kitchen operation. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, previous experience in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant or high-volume kitchen, strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards, and the ability to lead and coach junior colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent food quality, manage preparation and service, control waste, follow Four Seasons standards, and remain calm during busy periods. Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is essential, together with good communication, teamwork, organisation and attention to detail.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Four Seasons London at Tower Bridge
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in destinations around the world. Founded in 1961, the company is recognised for personalised service, high operating standards and a strong focus on employee development. Four Seasons London at Tower Bridge, commonly associated with the group’s luxury London presence, serves an international clientele and offers refined dining, accommodation and event experiences. The company places considerable emphasis on teamwork, professionalism, genuine guest care and attention to detail. Culinary employees typically work in an environment where presentation, consistency, food safety and service excellence are particularly important. Benefits may include staff meals, uniform or laundry support, training, discounted stays and opportunities for career progression within the global Four Seasons network.