Prestige Events Sous Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Excellence

Wshgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Searcys in London is inviting a skilled Sous Chef to join a renowned team delivering exceptional hospitality and events in a distinguished setting. You will support the Head Chef, lead a dedicated kitchen brigade, and drive culinary excellence with a focus on quality, service, and compliance.

The role requires experience in high-volume events, fine-dining hospitality, and a strong track record in staff development and menu innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, events environment.
• Strong background in both contemporary staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events.
• Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about sustainability and seasonality.
• Strong supervisory skills with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware with experience assisting with food margins and cost controls.
• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of creative, on-trend menus across staff dining and hospitality operations.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop a brigade of chefs and kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times.
• Work closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless hospitality experiences.
• Support the monitoring of food costs and manage kitchen budgets to achieve financial targets.
• Uphold strict health & safety, food hygiene, and allergen compliance standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, training, and professional development.
• Support the planning and delivery of high-profile events and executive hospitality.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Staff supervision

Budget & cost control

Creative/menu development

Food safety & HACCP

Education

Level 2/3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent)

Job description

Searcys in London is inviting a skilled Sous Chef to join a renowned team delivering exceptional hospitality and events in a distinguished setting. You will support the Head Chef, lead a dedicated kitchen brigade, and drive culinary excellence with a focus on quality, service, and compliance.

The role requires experience in high-volume events, fine-dining hospitality, and a strong track record in staff development and menu innovation.