Senior Sous Chef

Megan's Restaurants; London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Megan's Restaurants is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for their new location in Kensington. The role offers a competitive salary, work-life balance, and opportunities for career progression. Join a fun-loving team committed to quality and community.

Benefits

50% off meals with friends & family

Early access to pay

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals and drinks on shifts

Ongoing professional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef preferred.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Train, inspire, and develop a happy team.
• Work with fresh ingredients and maintain high food hygiene standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Hygiene

Training

Job description

Mouthwatering sunshine-inspired dishes made from scratch in our own kitchens, stunning Insta-worthy interiors, and a career path that genuinely delivers. Sounds great, right? But here's the most important part: ask anyone at Megan's what their favorite part of the job is, and they'll all tell you the same thing: it's the people. We're fun-loving, supportive, and make coming to work truly enjoyable and worthwhile.

We’re opening new restaurants in fantastic neighborhoods across the South. Due to our continued growth and expansion, we’re now looking for a Senior Sous Chef for our beautiful site in Megan's on High Street (Kensington).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: up to £48,000 per year OTE*
• Genuine work/life balance
• 50% off when visiting with friends & family
• Amazing team socials
• Long service awards
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including a free, confidential helpline/webchat available all day, every day of the year
• Early access to your pay if needed through WageStream
• All the expected benefits: auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, free meals, and bottomless drinks on shifts
• Ongoing professional training and development, with genuine career progression
• Opportunity to get involved with new openings
• Potential to move between sites and grow within the group

We’re seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Sous Chef. You should have experience working with fresh ingredients, enjoy training, inspiring, and developing a happy team. High standards of food hygiene and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential. We aim to train you to become our next Head Chef, so experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a similar environment is preferred. However, if your background is different, don’t let that stop you from applying!

About us…

• An independently owned, dog-friendly collection of over 20 neighborhood restaurants offering brunch, lunch, dinner & cocktails
• Passionate about serving delicious, fresh, Mediterranean-inspired food made with high-quality ingredients
• Growing rapidly, providing excellent career development opportunities
• Regular team parties—work hard, play harder!
• A diverse and inclusive company that welcomes everyone
• Committed to supporting local charities and being a positive force in our communities

If you’re ready to join our fantastic team, take the next step in your career and apply to be our Senior Sous Chef today!

Megan’s Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement, through which service charges are allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay.