Executive Sous Chef – Multi-Site Mexican Kitchen Leader

El Pastor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Off Food & Drink across El Pastor

Career development and training

Annual holidays 33 days

Staff volunteering days

Supplier trips to Mexico/Spain

Job summary

El Pastor Group in London is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary teams across multiple sites. You will work closely with Head Chefs to uphold authentic Mexican cuisine, sustain top quality, and mentor chefs across the estate.

This senior role combines hands-on service with strategic kitchen leadership, overseeing food safety, cost control, menu launches, and staff development while delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Head Chef, Exec Sous Chef or Exec Chef in a multi-site, high-volume restaurant group.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Mexican cuisine with 2+ years’ professional Mexican cooking experience.
• Lead kitchen teams, recruit, train, schedule, and uphold day-to-day standards.
• Maintain food quality, taste, presentation and authenticity across all El Pastor kitchens.
• Hands-on in service, leading the pass and setting high standards across the estate.

Responsibilities

• Be the senior operational partner across the El Pastor Group and work with Head Chefs to strengthen kitchen teams.
• Spend time in service coaching teams, running the pass and providing leadership during busy periods.
• Support GP, food costs, stock, wastage, labour and payroll while ensuring profitability.
• Standardise kitchen systems, ordering, opening/closing procedures and handovers across restaurants.
• Use KPIs to drive improvements in food, service and overall performance.
• Lead new restaurant openings and major kitchen projects, including recruitment and training.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, allergen management, hygiene and health & safety.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Kitchen leadership

Service leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

El Pastor Group in London is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary teams across multiple sites. You will work closely with Head Chefs to uphold authentic Mexican cuisine, sustain top quality, and mentor chefs across the estate.

This senior role combines hands-on service with strategic kitchen leadership, overseeing food safety, cost control, menu launches, and staff development while delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests.