Lead Sous Chef – Rustic Italian Kitchen Leader

Jamie's Italian - Leicester Square; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Italian restaurant is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team in Leicester Square. In this role, you will support the Head Chef, oversee kitchen operations, and maintain the high standards of food quality and safety. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in high-volume kitchens and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. This is an opportunity to grow in a collaborative kitchen environment with a focus on Italian culinary traditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus tips

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and quality-driven.
• Great communicator who thrives in a team-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations.
• Deliver Food Passion sessions and pre-shift briefs.
• Train and develop the brigade using our Grassroots programme.
• Ensure compliance with food safety measures.
• Step up to run the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef’s absence.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Leadership

Fresh food passion

Communication skills

Job description

A well-known Italian restaurant is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team in Leicester Square. In this role, you will support the Head Chef, oversee kitchen operations, and maintain the high standards of food quality and safety. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in high-volume kitchens and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. This is an opportunity to grow in a collaborative kitchen environment with a focus on Italian culinary traditions.