Senior Restaurants Sous Chef in London

Kitty Hawk is a contemporary rooftop bar and restaurant in the heart of the City of London, offering a lively dining experience, stylish surroundings, and a strong focus on exceptional service. As part of ETM Collection within ETM Group, Kitty Hawk sits within a portfolio recognised for operational excellence, people development, and some of London’s most distinctive hospitality venues.

At ETM Group, being a Senior Sous Chef is both a senior leadership role and a key part of the kitchen management team. You’re not just supporting the kitchen — you’re instrumental in delivering the culinary vision, driving standards, and ensuring exceptional food experiences that reflect our premium positioning and EPIC values.

Across our ETM Collection venues — from rooftop restaurants to refined dining spaces — our Senior Sous Chefs work closely with the Head Chef to lead high-performing kitchen teams. You play a crucial role in delivering seasonal, modern menus with consistency, creativity, and precision, while helping to shape the culture and performance of the kitchen.

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, leading service, supporting menu execution, and developing your team. You will act as a key point of leadership in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring standards are maintained at all times while balancing quality with strong commercial awareness.

If you are a driven and ambitious chef looking to step into a senior leadership role within a premium hospitality group, this is an opportunity to develop and grow within one of London’s leading hospitality businesses.

• Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• Guaranteed 48 hours per week contract
• 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends at any of our venues
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave
• Pension
• Healthcare Plan
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Discounted shopping at many high street stores
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program
• Group wide Learning and Development opportunities
• Complementary meal on shift

Proven Experience: You have strong experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality or premium dining environment, ideally within fast-paced kitchens.

Leadership Skills: You are a confident and capable kitchen leader, able to support, motivate, and develop your team.

Operational Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of kitchen operations, including prep, service, and maintaining high standards under pressure.

Financial Awareness: You understand kitchen financials, including GP control, stock management, and minimising waste.

Quality & Consistency: You are committed to delivering exceptional food standards with strong attention to detail.

Commercial Awareness: You support in balancing creativity with efficiency, ensuring strong kitchen performance.

Problem-Solving Ability: You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and can confidently manage service challenges.

Passion for Food: You have a strong appreciation for modern cuisine, seasonality, and evolving food trends.

A Hands-On Approach: You lead from the front, supporting service, maintaining standards, and stepping up in the absence of the Head Chef.

ETM Group is a leading London hospitality business, home to a collection of premium restaurants, bars, and iconic sports venues. Through our portfolio of standout London venues across ETM Collection and ETM Sport London, we deliver exceptional food, drink, entertainment, and guest experiences across the capital. From elevated rooftop dining to high-energy match-day occasions, our venues are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and memorable hospitality.