Senior Sous Chef

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen and bar venue in Kings Cross is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to support their growing food offer. This role emphasizes creativity and preparation for a transition to Head Chef within 6 months. Candidates should have a strong background in fresh food operations, a desire for leadership, and the ability to develop seasonal menus. The position offers a competitive salary and a structured work-life balance.

Benefits

Salary OTE 40,000-42,000

Clear pathway to Head Chef role

Consistent structure and healthier work-life balance

Real influence over menu development

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fresh food operation.
• Strong ability to guide, support and develop a small team.
• Confidence in contributing ideas for seasonal menus and specials.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations.
• Lead service across breakfast, lunch and evening periods.
• Drive menu creativity across Breakfast and Lunch menus as well as innovative specials.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organisation

Job description

Senior Sous Chef with progression plan to become Head Chef in 6 months

We are recruiting a Senior Sous Chef to join a community‑led kitchen and bar space in Kings Cross, supporting a growing daytime and evening food offer. This role focuses on creativity, consistency and preparing for a smooth transition into a Head Chef position next year. You will work closely with the Development Head Chef, helping drive menu ideas, shape the kitchen culture and strengthen standards as the business continues to build momentum.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys structure, creative freedom and the chance to step into their first Head Chef role in a contained, well‑supported environment.

Senior Sous Chef Benefits:

• Salary OTE 40,000-42000
• Progression: Clear pathway to Head Chef role next year
• Hours: Predominantly Monday to Friday operation
• Work pattern: Breakfast, lunch and select evening services
• Time Off: Consistent structure and healthier work‑life balance
• Creative Input: Real influence over rotating specials and menu development
• Environment: Small brigade with strong ownership and visibility

Senior Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Support the Development Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations
• Lead service across breakfast, lunch and evening periods
• Drive menu creativity across Breakfast and Lunch menus as well as innovative sandwiches, salads and weekly specials
• Maintain strong standards of food quality and presentation
• Manage stock, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Train and mentor CDP, Commis and Kitchen Assistants
• Prepare to step into full Head Chef responsibility as the venue grows

Senior Sous Chef Requirements:

• Experience: Proven background as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fresh food operation
• Ambition: You want a clear step into a Head Chef role within 6 months (salary review at this time)
• Leadership: Strong ability to guide, support and develop a small team
• Creativity: Confidence in contributing ideas for seasonal menus and specials
• Organisation: Calm, structured approach to service and prep

Ready to take the next step in your career and shape a kitchen in its growth phase?

Apply today or send your CV to our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.