Sous Chef - Bottles Old Spitalfields Market Bottles is an Italian restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Spitalfields, specialising in seasonal Italian cuisine and sustainable, independent, organic and biodynamic wine producers. Since opening in 2018, we have built a reputation as a go-to destination for everything from a relaxed glass of wine to a special celebration. We are proud to be part of Bebeme Group, a collection of wine bars and a wine importer. This allows us to offer our guests outstanding wines from small, independent producers, perfectly paired with the seasonal Italian dishes created by our talented team of chefs. At Bottles, we believe in high-quality, simple Italian food made with great ingredients. Bottle's kitchen is led by a talented and experienced Italian chef who has been with us for more than one year, bringing our traditional dishes to life with seasonal ingredients. Our cuisine is simple but built on premium ingredients, authentic recipes and proper technique, with most of our dishes prepared in house, homemade and true to classic Italian flavours.
We are looking for a Sous Chef who is:
Passionate about Italian cuisine and seasonal cooking
Organised and reliable, with a strong eye for detail
A team player who enjoys learning and contributing to a supportive kitchen environment
Confident in food safety compliance, including maintaining and recording all checklists, temperature logs and cleaning schedules
Familiarity with Food Alert systems is a strong plus
A strong second in command who can confidently run the kitchen
Ideally currently aiding a Head Chef with ordering and training
What we offer: Pay: £32k per year plus Tronc (estimated at around £42/45k depending on business volume)
33 days of holiday including bank holidays
A positive, inclusive workplace where development and learning are encouraged
A healthy work-life balance, we believe chefs should enjoy life outside the kitchen too
The chance to cook with excellent Italian produce and be part of a food and wine culture driven by quality and authenticity.
Company events
Training
Employee discount
If youre looking to be part of a kitchen that values quality over complexity, teamwork over pressure, and passion over routine, wed love to hear from you.
Please note that all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions. Bottles is an equal opportunity company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
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