Senior Sous Chef - Premium Pub & Restaurant - Central London
Salary from £60,000 per annum inclusive of tronc
Location: SW3
Start Date: January 2027
Opening Date: March 2027
Are you an ambitious Senior Sous Chef looking for your next career move?
Do you have experience in premium gastropubs, high-end restaurants or quality-driven London kitchens?
We are recruiting a talented Senior Sous Chef to join an exciting new premium pub and restaurant opening in Central London in March 2027.
With a salary package starting at £60,000 per annum inclusive of tronc, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-volume kitchen operation, help build a brigade from the ground up and work towards a future Head Chef position.
The business will offer a contemporary take on British pub dining, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, quality produce and consistently excellent food across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events.
The Role
Working closely with the Senior Head Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading services, developing the team and maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
Joining in January 2027 ahead of the March opening, you will be involved in the pre-opening process, helping recruit and train the kitchen brigade, establish systems and prepare the operation for launch.
This role offers a genuine opportunity for an ambitious chef to develop their management skills, take on greater responsibility and work towards progression to Head Chef after approximately six months , subject to performance, readiness and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Senior Head Chef in managing the day-to-day kitchen operation.
Lead and motivate the brigade, maintaining high standards during busy, high-volume services.
Assist with recruitment, training and development of the kitchen team.
Contribute to menu development, seasonal dishes, recipe testing and food costing.
Help establish kitchen systems, preparation procedures and operational standards ahead of opening.
Manage stock control, ordering, portion control, food costs and wastage.
Support labour management, rota planning and efficient kitchen operations.
Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen management standards.
Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service and outstanding guest experiences.
Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Senior Head Chef's absence.
Help develop a positive, professional kitchen culture built around teamwork, consistency and accountability.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef or Head Chef within a quality-driven kitchen.
A strong background in premium gastropubs, restaurant-led pubs, high-end restaurants or premium casual dining.
Experience delivering high-volume services without compromising food quality.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
A passion for seasonal cooking, quality ingredients and modern British-inspired cuisine.
Good commercial awareness, including food costing, stock control, purchasing and waste management.
The ability to remain organised and calm under pressure.
A hands-on approach, leading by example and maintaining high standards.
Ambition to progress into a Head Chef position and take on greater responsibility.
Experience with new openings, kitchen recruitment and building a brigade from scratch would be advantageous.
Salary and Benefits
Salary up to £60,000 per annum inclusive of tronc.
January 2027 start ahead of the March 2027 opening.
An opportunity to help shape a new kitchen operation from day one.
A potential development pathway towards Head Chef after approximately six months.
The opportunity to work alongside an experienced senior kitchen team.
Longer-term career development opportunities within an ambitious hospitality business.
Apply Now
If you are an ambitious Senior Sous Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to join an exciting new opening, develop your leadership skills and build a long-term career in premium hospitality.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being advertised confidentially by Host Staffing a specialist hospitality recruitment agency.
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