Sous Chef

Here’s your revised job advert tailored for a Sous Chef position: SOUS CHEF – ICONIC NORTH LONDON DELICATESSEN A renowned neighbourhood institution with years of heritage is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running its busy, multi-outlet kitchen operation in St John’s Wood. The kitchen produces for a deli counter, ready-to-eat meals, breakfast/lunch service, and a popular dining terrace. The menu celebrates seasonality, Jewish and Eastern European classics, and top-quality produce — from schnitzel and chopped liver to soups, granola and picnic hampers. THE ROLE Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations: service, prep, production Help manage a brigade of 4–6 chefs Maintain standards in food quality, safety, hygiene and EHO compliance Contribute to seasonal dish development and menu updates Ensure smooth ordering and stock control Mostly day shifts – latest finish 6:00 pm (occasional evenings) 5 days per week Total team on site: 65 (Retail / Warehouse / Sales / Hospitality) YOU’LL NEED Solid experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality, high-volume kitchen Great communication and a calm, focused presence on shift Interest in classic flavours, modern deli food and quality produce Strong understanding of kitchen systems and compliance A collaborative mindset – many of the team have been here 10 years PACKAGE Salary: circa £40,000 depending on experience Hours: 45 hours per week Closed evenings A rare role in a respected, long-standing food business Apply confidentially to learn more about this opportunity.

Location: London, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/9/2025