Lead Sous Chef – French Classics, Scratch Kitchen

Nouvelle Garde Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £55k

48-hour contract

Staff discount

Staff meal provided

Hospitality rewards

Career progression

Brand-new restaurant

UK supplier network

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Nouvelle Garde Limited in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to serve as the Head Chef’s right hand, leading the kitchen and delivering exceptional French cuisine prepared from scratch with high-quality seasonal ingredients.

You will oversee daily service, manage the team, delegate responsibilities and maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation. This role requires strong culinary expertise and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef in high-quality, high-volume restaurants.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a busy kitchen.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Experience delivering exceptional dishes from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and service.
• Develop chefs and improve kitchen performance.
• Manage stock, deliveries and supplier relationships.
• Maintain highest standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

High-volume service

Stock management

Team development

From-scratch cooking

Job description

Nouvelle Garde Limited in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to serve as the Head Chef’s right hand, leading the kitchen and delivering exceptional French cuisine prepared from scratch with high-quality seasonal ingredients.

You will oversee daily service, manage the team, delegate responsibilities and maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation. This role requires strong culinary expertise and leadership in a fast-paced environment.