Lead Sous Chef – Premium Kitchen | £58k + Tips

Fundamental Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £58,000 per annum plus tips

Career development opportunities

Professional and supportive team

Opportunity to work with a high‑end品牌

Job summary

Gaia in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily operations and lead a skilled kitchen team. You will ensure that every dish meets Gaia’s high standards of quality and presentation.

With at least five years in professional kitchens and a diploma in cookery, you will supervise staff, manage stations, assist with menus, and uphold food safety and cost controls in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Leadership experience in a high-volume or premium restaurant environment preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Supervise food preparation and ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met.
• Manage kitchen stations and work service as required.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and cost control.
• Support menu development and recipe consistency.
• Ensure proper staffing levels to maintain productivity and service standards.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Monitor portion control and food waste.
• Help maintain a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Organisational skills

Communication

Work under pressure

Education

Diploma in Professional Cookery

Job description

Gaia in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily operations and lead a skilled kitchen team. You will ensure that every dish meets Gaia’s high standards of quality and presentation.

With at least five years in professional kitchens and a diploma in cookery, you will supervise staff, manage stations, assist with menus, and uphold food safety and cost controls in a fast-paced, high-end environment.