Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef – High-End Restaurant, Central London Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum Job Title: Senior Sous Chef Location: Central London We are partnering with a high-end, service-led restaurant in Central London to appoint an experienced Senior Sous Chef. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who thrives in a refined, guest-focused environment and enjoys working with premium, artisanal ingredients. You’ll play a key role in leading the kitchen team, maintaining exceptional standards, and helping to shape a consistently elevated food offering for an international clientele. Why Apply: Competitive salary with paid overtime Discretionary annual bonus Generous staff discounts across the wider business (retail and restaurant) Subsidised staff meals 28 days’ holiday plus additional wellbeing and celebration days Matched pension scheme and clear career development pathways Regular staff events and long-service recognition What You’ll Do: Work with the senior kitchen team to ensure dishes are consistently delivered to a high standard within your section Lead by example, coaching and developing CDPs and Commis Chefs to elevate their skills Regularly check your section for standards, completing all necessary audits and temperature checks Take ownership of stock control and stocktakes, feeding back key information to the Head Chef Anticipate pinch points in service and communicate them proactively to your line manager Support the senior team with basic kitchen reporting and operational updates Collaborate closely with the restaurant team to ensure smooth coordination between front and back of house Communicate menu changes and specials clearly to the wider team Demonstrate strong planning, organisation, and time management to drive smooth daily execution Ensure full adherence to company policies, due diligence, cleanliness, and HSE standards Monitor and maintain inventory levels, highlighting any issues to the senior chefs What We’re Looking For: Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef (or strong Sous ready to step up) in a quality restaurant A genuine passion for food, ingredients, and delivering a polished guest experience A supportive, hands-on leader who enjoys teaching and developing others Evidence of stable career progression and longevity with previous employers Strong understanding and application of Food Safety standards

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 11/8/2025