Sous Chef (Maternity Cover) Central London £40,000
We are looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a busy, high-performing kitchen operation in Central London on a maternity cover contract, with the potential opportunity to move into a permanent role after 12 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large-scale, fresh-food environment serving up to 3,000 guests daily, alongside a thriving hospitality and events operation. With breakfast, lunch and evening services, quality and consistency are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, maintaining exceptional food standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within a fast-paced environment.
What Were Looking For:
A passionate and motivated Sous Chef with a stable employment background
Genuine enthusiasm for fresh food and hospitality
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
High attention to detail and commitment to consistently delivering exceptional standards
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure in a high-volume kitchen
Working Hours
5 days out of 7 on a rota basis: 07:00 15:30 or 11:30 20:00
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
Company events, including Christmas celebrations
Recognition schemes and employee awards
Your birthday off
Referral bonus scheme
If you are an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered.
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