Senior Sous Chef

Sea Containers London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guest meals

Employee discounts

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Sea Containers London is launching Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers, a new dining destination on the River Thames in London’s South Bank. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen operations, collaborate with the Head Chef, drive exceptional standards and mentor a high-performing brigade.

You will contribute to menu development, kitchen culture, and the pre-opening process to set operational standards for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary leadership at a senior level.
• Strong focus on food quality, consistency and service.
• Ability to coach and develop junior chefs and kitchen leaders.
• Experience in pre-opening environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure high standards.
• Manage brigade, set expectations and maintain quality under pressure.
• Oversee food preparation, plating, presentation and consistency.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff and foster a positive culture.
• Control stock, ordering, waste reduction and kitchen costs.
• Ensure food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Support recruitment and pre-opening activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food safety

Cost control

Staff development

Job description

A lifestyle Hotel based on London’s eccentric South Bank. With 354 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism – and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.Senior Sous ChefWe’re excited to announce the opening of Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers, a new dining destination created in partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global.Set directly on the River Thames in the heart of London’s South Bank, Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers brings together elevated British dining, exceptional hospitality and panoramic river views. Open from breakfast through to dinner, the restaurant celebrates the very best of British produce, from exceptional seafood and shellfish to Gordon Ramsay classics, alongside an expansive outdoor riverside terrace.This is a unique opportunity to join the team at an exciting moment and play a key leadership role in bringing this new restaurant to life from the very beginning.The roleAs Senior Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef and wider culinary leadership team to lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, consistency and service. You’ll play a pivotal role in managing the brigade, driving operational excellence and creating a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.As a senior leader within the kitchen, you’ll take ownership of service, support menu development and help drive commercial performance, while coaching and developing the team to deliver an outstanding dining experience. You’ll also play a key role in establishing the standards, culture and ways of working that will underpin the successful launch and long-term success of Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers.What you’ll be doingWork in close partnership with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation, ensuring smooth, efficient and consistent delivery across all services.Take a leading role in managing the brigade, setting clear expectations and maintaining exceptional standards under pressure.Oversee food preparation, quality, presentation and consistency, ensuring every dish meets the restaurant’s standards.Contribute to menu development and implementation, championing seasonality, exceptional British produce and culinary creativity.Coach, mentor and develop junior chefs and kitchen leaders, building a strong team culture and supporting career progression.Drive effective communication and collaboration across all kitchen sections and with the wider Food & Beverage team.Take ownership of stock management, ordering, waste reduction and kitchen costs, supporting strong financial performance.Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards, leading by example at all times.Support recruitment, training and development to build a talented and motivated kitchen brigade.Contribute to the pre-opening and launch of Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers, helping establish the operational standards and culture for long-term success.Step into the Head Chef’s responsibilities when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and operational excellence.Salary: Competitive + benefitsAt Sea Containers London we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:Guest experience including dinner and drinks6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotelLore Group Employee & Immediate Family RatesLore Group Friend and Family Rates50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and barsDiscounts in our spa and cinemaContribution towards Health - Cash Plan2 days paid volunteering leave per yearLife AssuranceLength of service incentives (additional holiday)Bespoke training programmesFree meals on dutyIncentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loanQuarterly employee award ceremony and company staff partiesEmployee assistance programmeLocation: London