Senior Sous Chef
Location: Cicoria by Angela Hartnett, Royal Opera House, London
Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 over 7, 40 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
About Us
We’re Company of Cooks, and together with Angela Hartnett, we’ve created something truly special on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House. Cicoria is a celebration of ingredient-led, seasonal Italian-inspired food served all day on a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.
With a menu curated by one of the UK’s most respected chefs, we deliver a refined yet welcoming dining experience rooted in quality, simplicity, and soul. Now, we’re looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen brigade and elevate every plate that leaves our pass.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
* Lead and inspire the team during service, maintaining calm and quality under pressure
* Take responsibility for maintaining high standards across all sections
* Ensure dishes are consistently prepared and presented to spec
* Assist with rota management, stock control, and ordering
* Train and mentor junior team members to promote growth and efficiency
* Uphold food hygiene, safety, and allergen standards at all times
* Contribute to menu development, bringing ideas and creativity to seasonal specials
What We’re Looking For
* Confident stepping in and leading a team of 20 - 30 Chefs
* A strong knowledge of Italian cuisine is highly desirable
* Confidence in leading a section and supporting the wider kitchen team
* Passion for high-quality, seasonal ingredients and modern cooking techniques
* A team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
* Committed to maintaining a clean, organised, and disciplined kitchen environment
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and across a full-time rota
* Right to work in the UK
What's in it for you?
* Personal Development and Training opportunities
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Eye care
* A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
* Family friendly support
* A holiday purchase scheme
* Regular social events and communication with our leaders
* Volunteering days
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Long service awards
* Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.
A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident
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