Sous Chef

Job description

About the Company

A fine-dining restaurant in London, led by a well-renowned chef, is looking for an exceptional Sous Chef to join its kitchen. The restaurant draws high praise from critics and is widely regarded as Michelin-calibre.

About the Role

This is a senior kitchen role for someone who has earned their craft in a Michelin environment and wants to keep working at that level. The role, working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the kitchen day-to-day - driving consistency across every service, developing the brigade, and upholding the standards that define one of London's most respected kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Support menu development - new dishes, seasonal changes and tasting menu
• Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships
• Train, mentor, and develop chefs de partie and junior team members
• Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Uphold the precision and discipline expected of a fine-dining kitchen

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef/Chef De Partie within a Michelin-starred restaurant (essential)

Required Skills

• A strong, consistent cook with refined technique across multiple sections
• Genuine passion for produce, seasonality and modern fine-dining cuisine
• Calm, organised leadership under the pressure of a busy service
• Ability to train and bring on a kitchen crew
• Solid grasp of food safety, costings and stock management
• Right to work in the UK

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English