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Sous Chef Job

  • Sector: Corporate Catering, Hospitality & Staffing
  • Function: Chefs
  • Contact: Fred Hardy
  • Contact Phone: +442076300545
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: City of Westminster
  • Salary: £41,600 GPA + Tips
  • Job Ref: 222361
  • Contact Email: fred@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Sous Chef Job, Fitzrovia, London

An exciting opportunity for a talented and reliable Sous Chef to join a highly regarded independent, chef-led dining concept in London, known for its seasonal, creative, and produce-driven approach. This is a unique role within an intimate kitchen environment, focused on delivering a refined set menu experience with a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and collaboration. This is a hands-on Sous Chef position working closely with the Head Chef to deliver a consistent and high-quality set menu offering. Reliability and consistency are critical, this is a small team where every service counts.

The Role

Working Pattern

  • Wednesday (Prep Day):

    • Midday – 5/6pm (flexible depending on workload)

  • Thursday to Saturday (Service Days):

    • Approx. 4:00pm – close (typically 12:00–1:00am)

  • Sunday to Tuesday:

    • Off

  • Total Hours:

    • 35–40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Service

  • Support the delivery of a high-quality, seasonal set menu

  • Maintain consistency and precision across all dishes

  • Contribute to prep and mise en place for service days

  • Assist in service execution across both core and experimental concepts

Kitchen Operations

  • Work closely with the Head Chef on daily operations

  • Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards

  • Support stock control and prep planning

Team Contribution

  • Be a dependable, consistent presence within a small team

  • Contribute positively to kitchen culture and service flow

  • Adapt to both structured and more creative service styles

Candidate Profile

Experience

  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous

  • Background in quality-led, fresh food kitchens

  • Experience with set menus or tasting menus preferred

Attributes

  • Highly reliable and consistent

  • Calm under pressure in a small team environment

  • Passionate about seasonal, produce-led cooking

  • Flexible and adaptable in a creative setting

  • Strong attention to detail

Salary & Package

  • Salary - £41,600 plus tips

  • 35–40 hours per week

  • Consistent 3-day weekend (Sunday–Tuesday off)