Sous Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
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SKILLS

Grill Skills Pastry Skills Food Preparation Cooking Techniques Staff Motivation Food Safety Compliance Health and Safety Regulations Menu Creation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Tasks: Create exciting dishes and lead a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Company: Join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], a vibrant restaurant serving high-class Eastern European cuisine.

Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a fun, supportive team atmosphere.

Why this job: Make your mark in the culinary world with creative freedom and hands-on experience.

Qualifications: 3+ years as a Sous Chef, culinary degree preferred, and grill & pastry skills.

Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse cuisines and grow in a friendly, energetic setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creative input for new dishes, specials & menu creation using local, seasonal, fresh ingredients.
  • Be well presented with excellent time keeping.
  • Be capable of prepping & running a busy service.
  • Technical skill in grill & pastry - making dumplings & breads.
  • Hands on involvement in preparation, cooking & presentation of all food items.
  • Motivate junior staff to produce food to specification & to up-sell.
  • Assist Head Chef in ensuring effective staffing levels & in supervising & training junior kitchen staff.
  • Ensure kitchen cleanliness, food safety, & compliance with health & safety regulations.
  • Purchase items from suppliers as instructed by Head Chef.
  • Ensure all equipment is properly maintained & stored, with breakages properly reported.
  • Keep stock & minimise food wastage.
  • Assist with duties assigned by Head Chef & follow instructions.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum 3 years' experience working in a busy environment as Sous Chef.
  • Culinary degree preferred. Other appropriate vocational qualifications considered.
  • Technical skill: Grill & Pastry.
  • Knowledge of East European, Georgian & Central Asian helpful.

Experience Required

  • Full-time

Schedule

  • Flexibility to work days and nights, split shifts & weekends.
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