Senior Sous Chef | £55,000 Package | Mayfair Restaurant
The Opportunity
A highly regarded Mayfair restaurant is entering a new phase.
Opened in late 2024, it quickly built a strong reputation, gaining:
* Michelin Guide listing
* 2 AA Rosettes
The kitchen is now being rebuilt under a new Head Chef with a strong background in top-level restaurants.
You will work directly as the number two, helping reshape the brigade and drive standards forward.
This is a genuine rebuild, not a maintenance role.
About the Restaurant
Modern Mediterranean concept in central Mayfair.
* Ingredient-led, seasonal menus
* Influences from Southern Europe
* Evolving menu with refined direction and higher standards
The Kitchen
Small, focused brigade:
* Head Chef
* Senior Sous Chef
* Junior Sous Chef
* 2–3 Chef de Parties
* 2 Pastry Chefs
The team is being rebuilt.
You will have real influence on hiring, culture and standards.
The Role
You are the key support to the Head Chef.
You will:
* Lead services and control the pass
* Maintain consistency during busy services
* Support menu development
* Train and develop junior chefs
* Assist with recruitment
* Manage ordering and stock
* Maintain food safety standards
* Support GP and cost control
This is a hands-on leadership role.
Candidate Profile
* Current Senior Sous or strong Sous stepping up
* Experience in premium, produce-led kitchens
* Background in modern European or Mediterranean cuisine
* Calm and organised under pressure
* Strong technical skills across sections
* Proven ability to lead and develop a team
* Stable career history
* Looking for long-term growth
Restaurant Details
* 60 covers main dining room
* 90+ covers including terrace, bar and private dining
Growth plans in place.
Package
* £55,000 package including tronc
* 48 hours per week
* 28 days holiday
* Pension
* Statutory sick pay
* Bonus scheme planned after probation
Hiring Process
* Interview and trial
* Meeting with ownership
* Cook-off or trial shift preferred
* Fast decision-making
This suits a chef who wants responsibility and a real say in how a kitchen is built.