Autonomous Sous Chef | Lead Menu Innovator & Growth

White Hart, Barnes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Young’s discount

Share save scheme

Company pension

28 days holiday

Chef development programme

Apprenticeship scheme

Masterclasses & training

Job summary

The White Hart, Barnes, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and maintain the high standard of seasonal British dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef, mentoring a team and contributing to daily specials.

As a hands-on leader, you will manage rota planning, health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement in food quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef experience, or Senior CDP seeking next step.
• Natural leader with passion for fresh, quality food.
• Hands-on chef with strong communication and teamwork.
• Responsible for kitchen staff rota, training and safety.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu design and daily specials.
• Strong planning to manage GP and labour.
• Pro-active in driving sales through kitchen/front-of-house engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and supervise line cooks.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and launch new dishes.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Manage staff rotas, training, and performance.
• Drive sales through menu ideas and front-of-house engagement.

Job description

The White Hart, Barnes, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and maintain the high standard of seasonal British dishes. You will work closely with the Head Chef, mentoring a team and contributing to daily specials.

As a hands-on leader, you will manage rota planning, health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement in food quality and guest experience.