Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hired Hospitality

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Head Chef in running a dynamic, fire-led kitchen and contribute to menu development.
  • Company: Join an ambitious restaurant group in vibrant Central London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible scheduling, and generous staff discounts.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive team culture with clear career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make your mark in a creative kitchen focused on seasonal, ingredient-led cooking.
  • Qualifications: Sous experience in a quality-driven kitchen and a passion for cooking over fire.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to take full responsibility for leading a fire-led kitchen with a strong focus on Mediterranean produce. This is a rare opportunity to make your mark in this Central London setting where respect for ingredients is central.

Sous Chef - The Role:

  • Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations.
  • Lead the team during prep and service, stepping up when required.
  • Contribute to menu development focused on seasonality and open-fire cooking.
  • Assist with stock control, GP, ordering and supplier relationships.
  • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
  • Train, mentor and develop junior chefs.

About You:

  • Sous experience in a quality-driven kitchen.
  • Passion for cooking over fire and seasonal, ingredient-led food.
  • Confident leader with strong communication skills.
  • Organised, calm under pressure and consistent during busy services.
  • Good understanding of kitchen financials and cost control.

If you’re an ambitious Senior Sous Chef looking for a hands-on role in a dynamic, fire-focused kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Just some of our benefits:

  • Competitive salary + performance bonus
  • Clear career growth and development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
  • Generous staff dining discounts across the group
  • Supportive, inclusive team culture
  • Wellbeing initiatives to support you inside and outside work
  • Regular rewards, incentives, and team celebrations
  • Be part of an ambitious, expanding restaurant group
  • Have your ideas heard and make a real impact
  • Work in vibrant restaurants that live and breathe hospitality

Sous Chef employer: Hired Hospitality

Join our dynamic restaurant group as a Sous Chef in the heart of Central London, where you will have the opportunity to lead a fire-led kitchen focused on Mediterranean produce. We pride ourselves on a supportive and inclusive team culture that fosters personal and professional growth, offering competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and generous dining discounts. Here, your culinary creativity will be valued, and you'll play a key role in shaping our menu while enjoying regular rewards and team celebrations.

Hired Hospitality

Contact Details:

Hired Hospitality Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sous Chef

Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Menu Development
Stock Control
Food Safety Standards
Hygiene Practices
Kitchen Organisation