Sous Chef - Monday-Friday in London

For over 25 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world’s most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Your role:

• Assist the Head Chef with food preparation, cooking, menu planning, organisation (breakfast, lunch or special events) and collaborate on related matters.
• Help in the design, testing, and implementation of food during the season.
• Produce quality food for staff and clients in both design and taste.
• Monitor the kitchen area and staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained.
• Train and supervise new kitchen members.
• Daily checking of floors and satellite kitchens to ensure high standards before leaving.
• Assist with food labelling, inventory, and ordering.
• Ensure food quality and that the kitchen is clean, safe, and hygienic.
• Ensure all food products prepared are not expired.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.
• Ensure every employee follows good hygiene practices and arrives on time.
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas to improve kitchen performance, menu options, and service levels.
• Unload and put away deliveries and goods daily.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting repairs to the admin team.
• Coordinate satellite kitchen floors, prep planning, and ingredient tracking.
• Support sourcing, ordering, and stock management.

Office & Administrative Support:

• Manage daily admin tasks, scheduling, and internal coordination.
• Assist with emails, documentation, and basic reporting.
• Help streamline systems and workflows for the Head Chef.
• Act as a point of contact between kitchen, suppliers, and external partners.

Your responsibilities:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• 3 years experience in a similar setting.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Comfortable working in an office-based environment alongside open kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Confident with basic office tools (email, spreadsheets, documents).
• Discreet, reliable, and professional.

Work conditions:

• Calm under pressure and solution-focused.
• Loyal, trustworthy, and proactive.
• Takes initiative and anticipates needs.
• Flexible mindset and adaptable to a dynamic role.
• Has the potential to be hazardous when working with cleaning materials, hot liquids and sharp objects.
• Must share space with general staff in a safe and responsible manner; fast-paced and high-stress environment; must meet deadlines daily.
• General working hours are 7am – 3pm with potential for varying hours when required.

Physical requirements:

• Physically demanding job. Must lift heavy objects. Stand on feet for long periods.

What you can expect:

At Global Relay, there’s no ceiling to what you can achieve. It’s the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, and the driven. You’ll receive mentoring, coaching, and support to reach your career goals. You’ll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work, working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.