Elite Senior Sous Chef — Events & Fine Dining

The Pembroke Club London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class salary

Family meal

Learning & Development

Pension scheme

Staff awards

Leadership team

Job summary

The Pembroke Club London in Belgravia is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support Head Chefs across four restaurants and events. You will supervise food preparation, lead sections during service, and uphold exceptional culinary standards while contributing to menu development and staff training.

With 3–5 years in high‑end dining or luxury hospitality, you will drive kitchen excellence, cost control, hygiene compliance and operational leadership, including acting as duty leader in head chef’s

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in high‑end restaurants, luxury hotels or private members’ clubs.
• Proven team leadership with calm service management and clear communication.
• Sound understanding of food cost control, waste reduction and inventory practices.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in developing innovative, seasonal menus aligned with the club’s culinary philosophy and members’ preferences.
• Ensure all dishes meet exacting standards for flavour, presentation and consistency across all services.
• Lead sections during service, coordinating timing, pass control and communication with front‑of‑house.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior chefs, supporting clear section standards, mise en place systems and best practice.
• Oversee day‑to‑day prep lists, station set‑up, and break down; ensure accurate labelling and storage.
• Monitor stock levels; manage ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation (FIFO) to minimise waste.
• Support food cost targets through portion control, yield management and smart procurement.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards; ensure full compliance with HACCP and COSHH.
• Uphold kitchen cleanliness, equipment care and maintenance reporting.
• Act as duty leader in the Head Chef’s absence, making operational decisions to protect service quality.
• Support the Executive Chef and Head Chef in developing and refining bespoke event menus tailored to members’ needs and the club’s standards.
• Oversee day‑to‑day culinary preparation for events, ensuring dishes are executed to the expected quality and presentation levels.
• Coordinate with the events team to organise prep schedules, allocate tasks and ensure smooth service throughout all functions and private events.
• Ensure all event dishes are delivered on time, presented consistently and adapted where needed to meet guest dietary requirements.
• Act as the primary kitchen lead during events when required, maintaining strong communication between kitchen and front‑of‑house to guarantee seamless execution.

Skills

Team leadership

Food cost control

HACCP COSHH

Allergen management

Mediterranean techniques

Menu development

Staff training

Job description

The Pembroke Club London in Belgravia is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support Head Chefs across four restaurants and events. You will supervise food preparation, lead sections during service, and uphold exceptional culinary standards while contributing to menu development and staff training.

With 3–5 years in high‑end dining or luxury hospitality, you will drive kitchen excellence, cost control, hygiene compliance and operational leadership, including acting as duty leader in head chef’s