Sous Chef Kiez (New Opening)
Notting Hill | Full-time | Immediate Start
Kiez is a Berlin-inspired new opening coming to Notting Hill, built around a tight kebab-led menu, curated cocktails, standout German and Austrian natural wines, and a world-class sound system, all within a seriously design-led space.
At 35 covers with a terrace, Kiez will be a small restaurant with big personality - a neighbourhood spot with real energy, strong, curated drinks offering, great music with a bespoke sound-system, and a clear point of view. We're looking for a Sous Chef to join from the start and help build something worth coming back to.
The Role This is a hands-on leadership role with real creative scope. You'll run the kitchen day-to-day, lead the team through service, and work closely with the Head Chef on menu development including fermentation and pickling, which are central to how we cook. R&D is built into the week, not squeezed around it.
The long-term plan is simple: we want this role to grow into a Head Chef position as Kiez establishes itself. If you're a strong Sous who hasn't had your first HC opportunity yet, this is worth a conversation.
What You'll Be Doing
Running daily kitchen operations from prep through service
Leading, training, and organising a small kitchen team
Executing dishes consistently to a high standard every service
Contributing to ongoing menu development, fermentation, and pickling
Managing stock control, ordering, and waste
Upholding food safety and HACCP standards
Helping shape the kitchen culture from day one
What You'll Bring
Experience in a Sous Chef or Senior CDP role in a quality kitchen
Confidence leading a team through service independently
A genuine interest in bold, flavour-driven food with a clear identity
Hands-on approach and high personal standards
Interest in fermentation, preservation, or similar techniques
What's In It For You
The chance to be part of one of Notting Hill's most exciting new openings
Mondays and Tuesdays off
Structured R&D time built into the week
A clear path to Head Chef as the business grows
Competitive salary package
Staff meals on shift and generous staff discount
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If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
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