Senior Sous Chef - Riverside East

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant venue in London's Olympic Park seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen. This role offers the chance to develop seasonal menus and grow into a Head Chef position, emphasizing creativity and quality in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company sick pay (10 days)

Medicash – dental care, optical treatments

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment

Birthday day off

Hybrid and remote working options

Quarterly team socials

Festival and sport event tickets

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Confidence in managing service when Head Chef is off-site.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen during busy services.
• Developing seasonal menus in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Training and inspiring a close-knit team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Passion for food

Calm under pressure

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Senior Sous Chef - Riverside East, London

Client: Peppermint Bars & Events

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Riverside East - Stratford, Olympic Park

Hours: 45 hours/week

We’re celebrating our first year at Riverside East – a buzzing venue in the heart of the Olympic Park – and we’re looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who’s ready to step up in their career. The role has the potential to grow into a Head Chef position in the future, making it ideal for someone with ambition, drive, and leadership potential.

About us:

Our food offering includes amazing brunches, bespoke events, and collaborations with some of the best street food traders – think smash burgers, wood-fired pizzas, and crowd-pleasing plates with a creative edge, as well as seasonal canape and bowl food.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the kitchen during busy services and supporting daily operations
• Developing seasonal menus and specials in collaboration with the Head Chef
• Championing quality, flavour, and presentation across everything we serve
• Supporting stock control, ordering, and kitchen systems
• Helping to train and inspire a close-knit team

What we’re looking for:

• A solid Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef (2+ years in a similar role)
• Strong leadership and communication skills – someone who leads by example
• A passion for food, sustainability, and waste reduction
• Calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen
• Confidence in managing service and maintaining high standards when the Head Chef is off-site
• Be part of a growing, independent venue where your input genuinely matters
• Join a supportive, creative kitchen team
• The chance to grow with us, with a clear path toward a future Head Chef role
• Work at a unique venue in one of London’s most exciting cultural destinations

Company Benefits:

• Company sick pay (10 days)
• Medicash – dental care, optical treatments, physiotherapy, etc.
• Employee assistance programme – counselling and support
• Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and dining
• Birthday day off
• Hybrid and remote working options
• Quarterly team socials
• Festival and sport event tickets / drink tokens
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Terms & Conditions apply.

If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!