Sous Chef
Location: Maida Vale, London Salary: Circa £60,000 package
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join a busy, high-quality pub and restaurant in Maida Vale.
This is a great opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who wants to work in a serious food-led kitchen with quality produce, strong standards and a busy London service.
The venue is a stunning four-storey pub, with a different guest experience across each floor. The food is built around British produce, strong suppliers, seasonal ingredients and proper cooking.
You will need to be confident leading from the front, driving standards through service and supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
What you will be doing:
Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
Leading the kitchen through busy services
Driving consistency, standards and attention to detail
Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality seasonal dishes
Supporting with menu development and seasonal changes
Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs
Organising prep, sections and service flow
Supporting with ordering, stock control, labelling, storage and rotation
Maintaining strong food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
Helping manage kitchen costs, wastage and GP
Creating a calm, positive and professional kitchen culture
About you:
You will be an experienced Sous Chef
You will have experience in a fresh-food kitchen
Premium pub, quality restaurant, casual dining or fine dining experience would suit well
You will understand classical cooking techniques
You will be confident leading a team under pressure
You will have strong food safety and kitchen safety knowledge
You will care about consistency, presentation and detail
You will communicate well and lead by example
You will be hands-on, organised and commercially aware
You will want to progress within a growing business
What is on offer:
Salary package circa £60,000
50% off food and drink across the group
Service charge paid to the team
Weekly access to tips through a digital tip jar
Benefits platform with discounts on gyms, shopping, travel and hospitality
24/7 health and wellbeing support
Financial wellbeing platform with access to earnings before payday
Staff meals on shift
Referral bonus scheme
1-year anniversary overnight stay
Career progression within a growing restaurant group
Ongoing training and development
This role would suit a Sous Chef who wants to work in a busy London venue with proper produce, strong standards and clear career progression.
Apply now to find out more.
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