At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head Chef in leading a vibrant kitchen team and creating exceptional dishes.
- Company: Colicci, a family-run brand serving London's iconic green spaces with quality café dining.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, no late nights, free food on shift, and paid breaks.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous or Senior Chef de Partie and a passion for quality cooking.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London’s iconic green spaces with exceptional coffee, fresh ingredients, and high-quality café dining. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering a vibrant menu crafted with care. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards, and delivering outstanding food. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, have a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and enjoy mentoring junior chefs, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting the Head Chef – ensuring smooth kitchen operations and high food quality.
- Supervising food safety & hygiene standards – maintaining a safe, clean and compliant kitchen.
- Preparing high-quality dishes – using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create our signature café menu.
- Training & mentoring junior chefs – helping to develop skills and maintain consistency.
- Managing food prep & cooking – ensuring consistency, speed, and presentation standards.
- Overseeing stock management – supporting ordering, stock take, entering stock, and stock reconciliation.
- Ensuring kitchen organisation – keeping a clean, efficient, and well-stocked work environment.
- Working as part of a team – supporting colleagues to keep operations running smoothly.
What We’re Looking For:
- A skilled & passionate chef – with previous experience as a Sous or Senior Chef de Partie.
- A hands-on team player – supporting the Head Chef and leading by example.
- A quality-obsessed cook – who takes pride in using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- An organised & efficient operator – experienced in stock control, waste management, and food cost control.
- A problem-solver – able to think on your feet and handle the unexpected.
- A flexible & adaptable attitude – happy to work weekends and peak periods like school holidays.
Why Join Colicci?
- Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer.
- No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer.
- Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice.
- Paid breaks - for all team members.
- Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business.
- Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites.
- A supportive team culture – where passion thrives.
Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship. If you’re a motivated Sous Chef looking for an exciting new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Sous Chef employer: Colicci
Colicci is an exceptional employer that values its team members, offering a supportive and vibrant work culture in the heart of London’s green spaces. With competitive salaries, no late nights, and opportunities for career growth, our Sous Chef role allows you to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen while enjoying benefits like free meals and generous discounts. Join us to be part of a family-run business where your passion for fresh ingredients and mentoring others can truly shine.
