Seasonal Kitchen Lead | Creative Sous Chef

The Bald Faced Stag; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across pubs

Training and career advancement

28 days holiday

Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Team trips and socials

Job summary

The Bald Faced Stag in London is seeking a competent Snr CDP or Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step, with a track record of commitment and stability. You’ll lead with creativity on seasonal menus, mentor your team, and drive a culture of collaboration and high energy in the kitchen.

You’ll maintain rigorous standards for freshness, taste and presentation, manage costs, and ensure health and safety across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh food kitchen environments.
• Strong commitment and stability.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead with creativity on seasonal menus, balancing quality, cost and speed during service.
• Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a collaborative, high-energy kitchen culture.
• Maintain rigorous standards for freshness, presentation and taste, while optimizing workflow.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene compliance across all kitchen operations.
• Partner with the Senior Chefs on menu development, specials and seasonal promotions.
• Drive profitability through efficient prep, portion control and waste reduction.

Skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Cost control

Hygiene and safety

Job description

The Bald Faced Stag in London is seeking a competent Snr CDP or Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step, with a track record of commitment and stability. You’ll lead with creativity on seasonal menus, mentor your team, and drive a culture of collaboration and high energy in the kitchen.

You’ll maintain rigorous standards for freshness, taste and presentation, manage costs, and ensure health and safety across operations.