Sous Chef

Sous Chef

The Perky Nel, Modern Local, Clapham South, SW4 9DW | OTE up to £16.25 ph

Come and be part of a friendly kitchen team. You’ll create something fantastic and deliver our fresh food offer to the local neighbourhood. The focus is on constantly developing yourself and helping create seasonal menu items from the best ingredients (no additives or preservatives).

Our Role

• 30 hours per week, part‑time Sous Chef opportunity
• Majority of hours between Thursday and Sunday

Key Sous Chef Responsibilities

• Maximise dry sales by ensuring only the best food leaves the kitchen
• Comply with food standards and guidelines
• Compliance with Health & Safety policies & procedures
• Support the General Manager with training in the new menus to our teams
• Supplier ordering and maintain correct stock levels

About The Perky Nel, Clapham South

The Perky Nel is a lively and cheerful venue offering satisfying British food and drink from local suppliers and producers. The venue features a dedicated sports area with giant screens and a large outdoor terrace with fantastic views over the Common. It is just a two–minute walk from Clapham South tube station and is part of the Livelyhood pub group, an established London‑based operator of independent neighbourhood pubs.

Who are Livelyhood?

We are an established, growing London‑based owner, creator and operator of modern, inviting, independent neighbourhood local pubs. Hospitality is at our core; we’re not “Gastro” but we truly believe in fresh produce, cooked to order, that’s as tasty as we can make it. Fast‑track career progression is a real possibility for Sous Chefs who want it, and we run a back‑of‑house apprenticeship partnership to actively support career development. We currently operate seven independent pubs across London.

What’s on our minds?

We love our London communities, are passionate about dogs, new products and sustainability, and are proud of our close relationships with charity partners – The BigKid Foundation, The Licensed Trade Charity and Only A Pavement Away.

About You

Experience in a similar position preferred. If you’re ready to step up into a Sous Chef role, please let us know. We’re looking for passion for fresh produce, consistent, flavoursome food, clear communication in English, good organisational skills, knowledge of H & S and a strong work ethic.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive hourly rates of up to £13.25–£14.75 per hour depending on experience
• PLEAS additional service/tronc up to £1–£1.50 per hour, bringing OTE to £16.25 ph
• Quarterly Sous Chef bonus opportunity of £600 per quarter
• 30 hour part‑time opportunity with majority of hours between Thursday and Sunday
• Genuine career opportunities and the chance to work with an established, growing operator
• Immediate starts and a focus on employee well‑being, including Mental Health First Aiders and employee assistance support
• Generous perks such as a 40% discount on food and drinks for you and three guests across all our pubs from day 1
• Milestone rewards from 6 months onwards and up to 35% of your earnings on demand as you wish
• Regular incentives and recognition, including our Lively Loves Awards

All applicants will require a UK bank account and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We will be considering applications as they arrive, so please don’t delay submitting your application.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing (Hospitality)