Junior Sous Chef

We’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic and dedicated Junior Sous Chef to our team at Boxcar Hyde Park . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong restaurant and café experience who thrives in a fast-paced brunch environment and is looking to grow within a creative kitchen.

At Boxcar, everything is made with care, from our freshly baked homemade pastries delivered daily to our seasonal kitchen menu that evolves throughout the year and keeps things exciting. We take real pride in everything that comes out of both our kitchen and our coffee machine, and we’re looking for someone who shares that same passion for quality, consistency, and hospitality.

Working closely with our Senior Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of a high-volume brunch venue while also gaining valuable exposure to the bakery side of the business. If you’re passionate about fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and delivering consistently high standards, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting the Senior Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations

• Preparing and cooking brunch menu items to a consistently high standard

• Supporting ordering, stock rotation, and inventory management

• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health, and safety standards

• Supervising and supporting junior chefs and kitchen porters

• Ensuring all kitchen sections remain clean, organised, and service-ready

• Monitoring food quality, presentation, and portion control

• Assisting with prep schedules and smooth service coordination during busy periods

• Contributing ideas for seasonal specials and menu development

• Helping minimise waste and maintain cost control targets

• Stepping into leadership responsibilities in the absence of senior chefs

• Learning and supporting the bakery side of the kitchen operation

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have previous restaurant and café experience within a busy kitchen

• Be confident running a high-volume brunch service

• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills

• Have a genuine passion for food, hospitality, and seasonal ingredients

• Understand food hygiene, health, and safety regulations

• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards

• Be organised, proactive, and team-oriented

• Bring energy, creativity, and a positive attitude to every shift

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding and supporting our team members. Here’s what you can enjoy:

• Group dining discounts across our venues

• Team incentives and staff trips to celebrate successes

• Staff meals and refreshments during shifts

• Staff referral programme

• Early access to earned wages through Stream

Why Join Us?

Every day is different in this role. You’ll be part of a supportive and energetic team, working in a vibrant brunch-focused kitchen with opportunities to develop your leadership skills and expand your knowledge into bakery production.

If you’re passionate about hospitality and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, we’d love to hear from you.