Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Kitchen Service

Incipio Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Self Space therapy

Job summary

The Incipio Group is seeking a Sous Chef in the United Kingdom to lead a busy kitchen and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will partner with the Head Chef to drive high standards in food quality, service, and team development, while maintaining calm leadership during peak times.

You will be a hands-on leader who motivates the team, insists on consistency, and takes ownership of stock, safety, and kitchen performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Hands-on leader who creates a positive, supportive kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on consistency, quality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team through every service, setting pace, energy and standards.
• Ensure every dish is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Coach, motivate and develop the team with clear direction and feedback.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to maintain and raise food and service standards.
• Own kitchen organisation, prep and service readiness.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and compliance standards.
• Support stock control, ordering and waste management, and GP performance.
• Build strong relationships with FOH for seamless guest experience.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Team development

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Job description

The Incipio Group is seeking a Sous Chef in the United Kingdom to lead a busy kitchen and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will partner with the Head Chef to drive high standards in food quality, service, and team development, while maintaining calm leadership during peak times.

You will be a hands-on leader who motivates the team, insists on consistency, and takes ownership of stock, safety, and kitchen performance.