Senior Sous Chef

Sam's Waterside; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in the UK is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and leading the team. Key responsibilities include shaping menus, ensuring service quality, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a passion for hospitality and solid experience in a busy restaurant. This role offers a supportive workplace with numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Team festivities

Friends & Family perks

Free meals on shift

Bonuses through referral programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discounts for restaurants, retail, gyms, and travel

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wines and spirits at trade price

Opportunities for progression

Private Healthcare after 2 years

Performance awards and bonuses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and coach the team.
• Shape menus, lead ordering, and stock control.
• Ensure food safety and service consistency.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Experience in high-end restaurant

Strong leadership skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

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.

Sam's, Genuine Restaurants Group 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.

Role Overview

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.

Pay

Pay consists of house salary + an average of tronc

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

You will need

• 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

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.