Lead Sous Chef - Fresh Kitchen, Fast-Paced Growth

Fire & Vine Hospitality; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount at GAUCHO

Referral and length-of-service bonuses

Incentive and reward schemes

GAUCHO Academy training

28 paid holidays

Job summary

GAUCHO Richmond is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our fresh-food kitchen. You will lead a team, run the kitchen daily, and deliver high quality dishes to spec in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong operational and leadership skills, a passion for fresh produce, and the ability to work closely with the Head Chef to drive KPIs and gross profit. Training and benefits are provided by GAUCHO Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure, fresh-food kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Able to follow specifications and maintain consistent quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and supervise the team.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Maintain yield and control costs by managing wastage and GP.
• Liaise with Head Chef and FOH to support kitchen KPIs.
• Check inbound deliveries for quality and consistency.
• Recruit and train staff, provide coaching and appraisals.
• Enforce health and safety practices and stock control.
• Ensure varied, nutritious staff meals.

Skills

Sous Chef

Leadership

Team management

Kitchen operations

Job description

GAUCHO Richmond is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our fresh-food kitchen. You will lead a team, run the kitchen daily, and deliver high quality dishes to spec in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong operational and leadership skills, a passion for fresh produce, and the ability to work closely with the Head Chef to drive KPIs and gross profit. Training and benefits are provided by GAUCHO Academy.