Senior Sous Chef

Sam's Waterside; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in Camden Town is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and support the Head Chef. Responsibilities include coaching team members, ensuring smooth service, and maintaining high standards of food safety. The ideal candidate should have experience in a high-end restaurant and a passion for hospitality. This position offers various benefits and a chance to develop within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Team festivities

Friends & Family perks

Free meals on shift

Bonuses through referral programme

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme

Restaurant and retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wines at trade price

Opportunities for progression

Private healthcare after 2 years

Performance rewards

Qualifications

• Stable background in a busy, high-end restaurant or bar.
• Strong references from former employers required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and coaching team.
• Shape menus and handle ordering and stock control.
• Ensure food safety and consistency.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety standards

Job description

As Senior Sous Chef at Sam's, you'll be the Head Chef's right hand—managing kitchen operations, coaching the team, and ensuring service runs smoothly from prep to pass. You'll help shape menus, lead ordering and stock control, and maintain the highest standards of food safety and consistency. With a strong sense of ownership and calm under pressure, you'll play a key leadership role in both the day-to-day running of the kitchen and its long-term development.

At Sam's, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both our guests and our team. Our commitment to excellence in hospitality is matched by our dedication to fostering a supportive workplace where every member of the team can grow and thrive. Founded in 2019 by renowned restaurateur Sam Harrison and business partner Fanny Stocker, our menus celebrate the finest seasonal produce from across the UK, with a focus on Anglo-French cuisine. We pride ourselves on sourcing ingredients from small artisan suppliers, ensuring quality and freshness in every dish. Complementing our food is a carefully curated wine list, handpicked by Sam himself, featuring selections from wineries he has personally visited.

Awards

• 2023, Caterer's 11th best place to work in Hospitality in UK!
• Recently nominated for Catey's restaurateur of the year award 2023.
• Recently nominated by the public as the 2nd favourite restaurant in London in 2023, in the Harden's Guide.

Benefits

• Team Festivities – We have two big celebrations every year to recognise and reward your hard work.
• Friends & Family Perks – Enjoy exclusive discounts across all our venues.
• Great Food for You – Free meals provided when you're on shift.
• Share the Opportunity – Earn bonuses through our generous referral programme.
• Here for You – Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Incredible Discounts – Access to discounts for restaurants, retail, gyms and travel.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on bikes and accessories while spreading the cost.
• Insider's Pour – Wines and spirits available for team members at trade price.
• Grow with Us – opportunities for progression and development.
• Private Healthcare – Access to BUPA health cover after 2 years of service.
• Challenge Accepted – Performance and Competition Awards and Bonuses.

Milestones

• New Starter Celebration – After your first month with us, you'll be invited to dine at Sam's Riverside to celebrate.
• Anniversary Meal – Celebrate your work anniversary with a complimentary lunch or dinner for two people, every year!
• Loyalty Rewards – Earn extra holiday for every year after your third year.

Requirements

• Bundles of passion and enthusiasm, a true love for our authentic hospitality.
• To demonstrate a stable background working in a busy, high end restaurant and/or bar.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Credible, positive references from former employers.

Inclusivity

At Sam's, we celebrate diversity and champion inclusion. Everyone is welcome, respected, and valued – just as they are. We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.