Italian Sous Chef | Lead, Create & Elevate the Kitchen

The Roof Gardens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary above market rate

Late night taxi allowance

Meals on duty

28 days holiday, plus extra celebrate-

Volunteer day (increasing to 33 days)

50% discount in our restaurants

Refer a Friend up to £1,000

Team socials

Uniform and dry cleaning provided

Wagestream access

Well-being support via EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Roof Gardens is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and inspire a busy kitchen in Kensington. You will bring in-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine, craft menus, control costs, and manage a diverse team in a high-volume setting.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to work in a landmark venue above London. You will drive quality, consistency, and creativity across all service periods.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and ingredients, with ability to translate into dishes.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and coordinating line duties.
• Ability to design menus and monitor costings against budgets.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: direct and control recipe creation, costings and timely delivery.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and guide teams to maintain profitability.
• Utilise procurement systems to order food, monitor inventory and schedule staff.
• Train and manage chefs at all levels in line with company culture.
• Develop menus and concepts while maintaining budgeted food cost.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Team management

Menu development

Food cost control

Procurement

Budgeting

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

The Roof Gardens is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and inspire a busy kitchen in Kensington. You will bring in-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine, craft menus, control costs, and manage a diverse team in a high-volume setting.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to work in a landmark venue above London. You will drive quality, consistency, and creativity across all service periods.