Senior Sous Chef

Arcus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Training Academy

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Uniform dry-cleaning

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Pension

F&B discounts

Bloomsbury discounts

Discounted drinks

Health Cash Plan

Early Pay access

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

The Imperial in Bloomsbury, London, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef from Arcus to join its newly reimagined hotel kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the brigade, uphold top quality, and ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced setting.

Role focuses on maintaining food safety standards, supporting seasonal menu development, and driving cost controls while mentoring a motivated kitchen team in a premier hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• An experienced Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Calm under pressure with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading and managing the kitchen operation.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and HACCP standards across all sections.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development, costing and food cost control.
• Supervise kitchen rotas, discipline, training and team performance.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, equipment and stock standards are upheld.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

HACCP

Menu development

Cost control

Job description

Role: Senior Sous Chef – Arcus at The Imperial

Location: Bloomsbury, London

About Us:

This summer, we opened the doors to our fully re‑imagined hotel, The Imperial – a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio. Arcus is the new destination rooftop bar - this will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and confident Senior Sous Chef to act as second in command within our kitchen operation. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the brigade, maintain exceptional food standards and support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support the Head Chef in leading and managing the kitchen operation.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation and HACCP standards across all sections.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development, costing and food cost control.
• Supervise kitchen rotas, discipline, training and team performance.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, equipment and stock standards are upheld.

Who You Are:

• An experienced Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Calm under pressure with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergens and kitchen operations.

What’s In It for You:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning, plus discounted personal dry‑cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first‑aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Step into a Leadership role?

If you’re passionate about quality food, people leadership and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!