Sous Chef Canal New Opening
Westbourne Park | Full-Time | Start ASAP
From the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie,Canalis the newest addition to our growing family, a vibrant waterside restaurant and bar celebrating quality ingredients, seasonal cooking, music, and community. Set in a stunning East London location, Canal is already carving out its identity as a warm, buzzing space built on creativity and confident hospitality.
Were now looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to take a key leadership role in our creative kitchen team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef whos passionate about seasonal cooking, thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment, and is ready to help lead a small but ambitious kitchen in one of Sohos most exciting food and wine spots.
Why Youll Love This Role
As Sous Chef, youll be second-in-command in the kitchen, working alongside the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes and a smooth-running service. Youll play a hands-on role in menu development, manage sections during busy services, and help lead and inspire a small, close-knit team. If youre looking to work with outstanding produce, take ownership of your craft, and grow as a leader, this is the role for you.
What Youll Be Doing
Leading the Kitchen in Service: Take charge during the Head Chefs absence, ensuring consistency, pace, and quality in every dish.
Cooking with the Seasons: Help shape and deliver a menu that evolves with the produce, focusing on bold, fresh, and balanced flavours.
Training & Mentoring: Support and develop junior team members, creating a positive, learning-focused kitchen culture.
Quality Control: Maintain high culinary standards, ensuring every plate meets our expectations.
Operational Excellence: Manage kitchen organisation, prep schedules, and section set-ups to ensure smooth service.
Food Safety: Oversee hygiene, allergen procedures, and health & safety compliance.
Menu Development: Work with the Head Chef to create and test new dishes, bringing ideas to the table.
What Were Looking For
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a high-quality, busy kitchen
Passion for seasonal, European-inspired cooking and working with the best produce available
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support a small team
Organised, proactive, and confident in managing service under pressure
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, costing, and ordering
A collaborative, hands-on approach to leadership
What Youll Get
Free access to gym, spa, and pool on site
A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive team environment
Opportunity to develop skills and take on greater leadership responsibilities
Delicious team meals on every shift
Flexible shift patterns, with daytimes and evenings available
Refer a friend bonus earn £1000 when your referral joins
50% off dining across all HAM. Restaurant locations
20% off wine retail
Access to Wagestream benefits & flexible pay
Be part of a creative, growing hospitality group with a strong track record
Enhanced parental leave packages including paw-ternity for pet parents
Up to 28 days annual leave increasing with length of service (up to 36 days!)
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Wisdom App for health & wellbeing support
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