Sous Chef Production & Service Leadership
St Johns Wood
A well-loved and fast-paced food destination in St Johns Wood, is seeking a skilled and highly organised Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.
This is a hands-on role balancing both production and service, ideal for a strong leader who can manage people effectively while maintaining high standards in a busy environment.
The Role Working closely with the Head Chef, you will oversee both daily production and service, ensuring smooth kitchen operations from prep through to service. This position requires someone who leads from the front, thrives under pressure, and keeps the team focused and motivated.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the kitchen team across production and service
Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and speed of output
Oversee prep schedules and service readiness
Run service when required, maintaining calm and control during busy periods
Uphold food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards
Train, develop, and motivate team members
Support stock control, ordering, and waste management
About You Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
An excellent people manager with confidence leading a team
Comfortable managing both high-volume production and live service
Hands-on, proactive, and highly organised
Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety
Calm, focused, and solution-driven under pressure
If youre a Sous Chef who excels in both preparation and service, and enjoys leading a team in a dynamic kitchen, wed love to hear from you.
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