Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Guest Experience & Kitchen Ops

RH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking an experienced Sous Chef in London to lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef. You will mentor and coach team members, help recruit and onboard staff, and drive labor and food cost controls while maintaining RH’s high culinary standards.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced knife skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Sous Chef in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage labor and food costs, inventory controls and resource planning.
• Advanced culinary skills and mastery of knife techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team by providing structured training and coaching.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on recruitment, onboarding and building a high-performing team.
• Support inventory controls, labor cost optimization and food cost control.
• Uphold quality and safety standards across hospitality operations.
• Own service execution, conduct line checks and lead expediting for guest experiences.
• Document updates to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Deliver results while supporting RH’s hospitality vision and finances.
• Assume leadership in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Team training

Autonomous decision-making

Tools

Excel

Foodager

Email

Job description

RH is seeking an experienced Sous Chef in London to lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef. You will mentor and coach team members, help recruit and onboard staff, and drive labor and food cost controls while maintaining RH’s high culinary standards.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced knife skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment.