Sous Chef
£37,500 – £45,000 DOE | Full-Time | Approximately 40 Hours Per Week | Daytime Shifts Only
Why Join My Client?
My client is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join a well-established, independently owned hospitality business in West London.
This role offers the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce, contribute to menu development, and play a key role in shaping a growing food and events operation—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with no split shifts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £37,500 – £45,000 DOE
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- Daytime shifts only
- No split shifts
- Regular working pattern for improved work-life balance
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Free or discounted meals whilst on duty
- Staff discounts across the wider business and selected products
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and seasonal specials
- Creative input and autonomy within the kitchen
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Genuine opportunity to influence the future food offering
The Opportunity
My client operates a busy and highly regarded café and events venue within a unique and beautiful setting in the heart of West London.
Serving a loyal local community alongside private events and functions, the business is entering an exciting period of development with plans to evolve its food offering towards a more seasonal, restaurant-quality menu while continuing to deliver exceptional event catering.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants to be more than just a number in a brigade. The successful candidate will have genuine input into menu creation, seasonal development, and kitchen operations.
The Role
Working closely with the Café & Hospitality Manager, you will be a hands-on leader within the kitchen, supporting daily service, maintaining high standards, and helping drive the food offering forward.
This role requires someone who is confident working in a fast-paced fresh food environment, enjoys leading by example, and takes pride in delivering consistently excellent food.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Lead service in the absence of senior management
- Prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality dishes to a consistently high standard
- Assist in developing seasonal menus and specials
- Contribute ideas to improve the food offering and customer experience
- Manage food preparation, stock rotation, and waste control
- Ensure compliance with all Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
- Support and develop junior kitchen team members
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house colleagues to deliver exceptional service
- Assist with catering for private events and functions
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a passionate chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients and wants the opportunity to make a real impact.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef
- Experience working within a fresh-food kitchen
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- The ability to lead a small team during service
- A positive and proactive attitude
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen compliance
- A passion for seasonal produce and quality ingredients
- Confidence working under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Creativity and enthusiasm for menu development
Kitchen Team
You will be supported by a small and close-knit team consisting of:
- Chef de Partie / Commis Chef
- Two Kitchen Assistants / Kitchen Porters
This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef who enjoys working within a collaborative environment where their ideas and contribution will genuinely be valued.
Working Pattern
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- Day shifts
- No split shifts
- Weekend availability required
- Typical rota pattern includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with flexibility where required to support business needs
Location
West London (W9)
Easily accessible via public transport, with a nearby Underground station just a short walk from the venue.
Apply Today
If you’re an ambitious Sous Chef looking for a role that offers creativity, autonomy, fresh food, daytime working hours, and a genuine opportunity to influence a growing food operation, we’d love to hear from you.
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