Creative Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Ardent Pub Group | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group & External Partners Dining 50%

Private Healthcare with Vitality

Employee of the Month Awards

£1000 Values Award quarterly

24/7 GP & EAP

Freshly cooked team meals

All breaks paid

Employee Referral Bonus £800

WSET Training

Industry leading training & onboarding

Twice yearly staff parties

1 paid day per year to donate to achar

CODE Membership

Hospitality Rewards Enhanced

Wellbeing & EAP Support

Gift & Birthday perks

Job summary

Ardent Pub Group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join The George. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, innovative dishes across our pubs, while managing prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and kitchen maintenance.

You will lead, train and motivate the kitchen team in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and contributing to menu development and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef within a high-quality restaurant or pub.
• Strong understanding of food trends, seasonality, and quality produce.
• Creative, detail-driven approach to cooking and presentation.
• Proven experience managing, training, and motivating a kitchen team.
• Confidence in scheduling, managing, and reviewing staff rotas.
• Solid working knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, innovative dishes across pubs under Head Chef guidance.
• Assist with menu development and maintain day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Oversee prep schedules, stock control, budgeting, and kitchen maintenance.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the kitchen team to perform at their best.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Kitchen team leadership

Food trends & quality produce

Creative cooking & presentation

Staff rostering

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Ardent Pub Group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join The George. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, innovative dishes across our pubs, while managing prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and kitchen maintenance.

You will lead, train and motivate the kitchen team in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and contributing to menu development and day-to-day operations.