Junior Sous Chef

About Us:

Kiln is a Northern Thai open-kitchen restaurant in Soho, cooking with charcoal-fired woks and grills. Our cuisine is influenced by the border regions of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. We source exceptional produce from trusted farmers and growers. We foster a fast-paced, friendly environment where research, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged. Kiln has won multiple awards and appeared on prestigious restaurant lists, earning its place as a key institution in the London dining scene. We hold daily briefings with the team to taste dishes and wines from our ever-evolving menu. We value curiosity and humility—experience isn’t essential, but a desire to learn is.

What you’ll be doing:

What you’ll be doing:

Running your section - fully prepped, fully organised, nothing missing when the tickets roll in.
Making sure dishes leave the pass on time, on spec, and at the quality Super 8 is known for.
Supporting and mentoring CDPs showing them how it’s done in the heat of service and during prep.
Keeping a close eye on quality: taste, presentation, consistency, hygiene.
Working as part of the senior kitchen team to keep the whole operation tight and efficient.
Contributing ideas - from new dishes to better processes - and being part of menu development.

What you'll bring:

Someone experienced at running a section in a busy kitchen.
A steady head in service — clear, calm, and confident.
A real eye for detail, with the drive to maintain standards even at peak times.
Someone who wants to grow — to keep learning, keep improving, and push their career forward.
A team player who gets that the kitchen works best when everyone pulls together.
A love for cooking and creating unique dishes.
Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you:

28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
£300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!