Sous Chef – Sale e Pepe Mare
Sale e Pepe Mare, the highly anticipated new seafood-focused
concept from the iconic Sale e Pepe, is looking for a Sous Chef to join our
opening team!
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a flagship launch
from the ground up, supporting the Head Chef in delivering a kitchen of the
highest standards while helping to shape the culinary identity of London’s most
exciting new coastal Italian-inspired restaurant.
If you’re a skilled, motivated, and collaborative chef ready
to take on a leadership role in a luxury dining environment – we want to hear
from you.
The Role:
As Sous Chef, you will be the right hand of the Head Chef,
ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and leading the brigade in
delivering consistently outstanding food. You will play a vital role in
training, mentoring, and motivating the team, while taking ownership of service
execution, prep management, and maintaining the highest culinary and hygiene
standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support
the Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations and service delivery
* Lead
and supervise the team, ensuring consistency, discipline, and excellence
* Take
responsibility for key services, ensuring timing, quality, and plating are
flawless
* Assist
in menu development, prep schedules, and operational planning
* Oversee
stock control, supplier relationships, and food cost management
* Ensure
all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met and exceeded
* Mentor
junior chefs, fostering growth and accountability within the team
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven
experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-end,
high-volume fine dining environment
* Strong
leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
* Exceptional
organisational ability and attention to detail
* Hands-on
approach with calmness under pressure
* Solid
knowledge of Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and a passion for seafood
* Strong
food safety, compliance, and kitchen management expertise
This is a
once-in-a-career opportunity to join a prestigious opening and make your mark
in one of London’s most exciting new culinary destinations.
Thesleff
Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
within the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals
regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or
other legally protected status.