At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen team and deliver outstanding Sri Lankan cuisine.
- Company: Kolamba, a vibrant restaurant in Soho celebrating Sri Lankan flavours.
- Benefits: Up to £20/hour, paid holiday, staff meals, and generous discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for structured training and career progression.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and grow your culinary career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
At Kolamba, we celebrate the bold, vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka through food that is rooted in family recipes, cooked with care and served with genuine hospitality.
Located in the heart of Soho, Kolamba has become one of London's leading destinations for modern Sri Lankan cuisine.
Our kitchen is fast-paced, ingredient-led and committed to producing exceptional food every service.
We're looking for a talented Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef in leading our kitchen team.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious chef who enjoys developing people, maintaining exceptional standards and wants to build a long-term career within an independent restaurant group.
The Role
You’ll be a key leader in the kitchen, helping deliver consistently outstanding food whilst creating an environment where the team can learn, grow and enjoy coming to work.
You’ll lead from the front during service, support the development of our chefs and ensure every dish leaving the pass reflects the standards Kolamba is known for.
About You
- You're currently a Sous Chef or an experienced Junior Sous Chef in a quality, fresh-food restaurant.
- You thrive in a busy service and lead by example.
- You have a passion for bold, flavour-led cooking and high-quality ingredients.
- You're organised, calm under pressure and committed to developing your team.
- Experience with Sri Lankan or South Asian cuisine is an advantage, but not essential—we'll teach our food to the right chef.
What We Offer
- Up to £20.00 per hour (including tronc).
- Paid holiday.
- Company pension.
- Delicious staff meals on every shift.
- Generous dining discounts across the Kolamba Group.
- Structured training and development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as we grow.
- Work alongside passionate founders and a supportive leadership team.
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Sous Chef employer: Kolamba
Kolamba Soho is an exceptional employer that values its team members and fosters a vibrant work culture. With a focus on personal development, employees enjoy ongoing training opportunities and the chance to influence the restaurant's future alongside the founders. Located in the heart of Soho, the restaurant offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a supportive environment where staff can thrive and build lasting relationships with guests.
