Sous Chef - New Opening

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Sous Chef at a new seafood-focused restaurant in London. You'll collaborate with the Head Chef to craft an exceptional menu and lead a skilled kitchen brigade, ensuring high standards and operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of an iconic brand while working in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

10 days fully paid sick leave

50% off when visiting the restaurant with family & friends

A people-focused, inclusive culture

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef.
• Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine, especially seafood.

Responsibilities

• Support in designing and testing an elevated seafood-focused Italian menu.
• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Job description

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Sous Chef – Sale e Pepe Mare

Exciting New Opening – Join the Culinary Launch of an Iconic Brand!

For over 50 years, Sale e Pepe has stood as one of
London’s most iconic and beloved restaurants. Now, we introduce Sale e Pepe
Mare — a seafood-focused evolution of the brand, inspired by the vibrant
flavours and timeless elegance of coastal Italian dining. This is la dolce vita
reborn where every plate tells a story and every guest is famiglia.

As we prepare for this exciting new chapter, we are seeking
a passionate and highly skilled Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team
from pre-opening through to service excellence. This is an incredible
opportunity to be part of the culinary heartbeat of one of London’s most
anticipated restaurant launches.

• Private
  Health Insurance.
• 10
  days fully paid sick leave.
• 50%
  off when visiting the restaurant with family & friends.
• A
  people-focused, inclusive culture.
• Bonus
  Scheme.

The Role:

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Head Chef to develop and deliver
an outstanding menu inspired by the Italian coast. You’ll play a key role in
shaping our kitchen team, maintaining exceptional food quality, and ensuring
the smooth execution of service every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Opening & Launch

• Support
  in designing and testing an elevated seafood-focused Italian menu.
• Assist
  in recruiting and training a skilled kitchen brigade aligned with our
  standards and vision.
• Help
  establish kitchen systems, processes, and supplier relationships ahead of
  launch.
• Contribute
  to the development of a positive, high-performance kitchen culture.

Operational Excellence

• Lead
  kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring seamless
  service and quality.
• Maintain
  the highest standards of food preparation, hygiene, and presentation.
• Monitor
  kitchen costs and support with stock control, prep, and waste reduction.
• Ensure
  all health & safety, HACCP, and food safety standards are consistently
  upheld.
• Inspire
  and mentor junior chefs, nurturing talent and encouraging growth within
  the team.
• Foster
  a collaborative, respectful, and motivated kitchen environment.
• Communicate
  effectively with the Front of House team to ensure service harmony.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven
  experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a high-end,
  high-volume restaurant.
• Pre-opening
  experience is a major advantage.
• Deep
  knowledge of Italian cuisine, especially seafood and coastal specialities.
• Passionate
  about ingredients, innovation, and delivering exceptional flavour.
• Calm
  under pressure, with strong organisational and leadership skills.
• A
  team player with a commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

This is a rare chance to be part of a legacy — to help shape
the future of an iconic brand reimagined. If you're a talented Sous Chef with
flair, discipline, and a love for Italian cuisine, we want to hear from you.

Thesleff Group is an equal opportunity employer committed
to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage applications from
all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.