Senior Sous Chef

Arcade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Internal wage advance facility

Seasonal meals while working

Restaurant recognition budget

Chill-out areas with kitchens

50% off food for you and loved ones

Access to professional services network

Hospitality Action support 24/7

Job summary

Arcade, based in Greater London, is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team at its Covent Garden opening. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, menu development, and ensuring high-quality dish delivery. The ideal candidate has significant experience in a high-volume environment, strong leadership skills, and a keen focus on health and safety compliance. With a focus on creativity and team empowerment, Arcade offers a vibrant work atmosphere and numerous benefits, including meal discounts and wellness services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef in a high-quality, high-volume environment.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety, compliance, and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Steer and guide a sizeable team of chefs across multiple brands.
• Ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Play a key role in menu development.
• Manage overall kitchen operations including prep schedules and budgeting.

Skills

Senior Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Menu development

Staff management

Attention to detail

Job description

About Arcade

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

About The Role

Given our exciting growth plans at Arcade, we're seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef based in London to support our upcoming opening in Covent Garden. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef that wants to join our Senior Team and further develop their leadership skills.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, kitchen all-rounder who is personable, and passionate about all things food and drink. As Senior Sous Chef working closely with our kitchen teams you will:

• Get the opportunity to steer and guide a sizeable team of chefs across multiple brands within one site
• Ensure the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes
• Play a key role in menu development
• Manage the overall kitchen operation, incl. prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance
• Have the opportunity to lead, train and motivate your kitchen team
• Take a lead role in ensuring our teams comply with health, safety and compliance procedures

We’d Love To Hear From You If You

• Bring previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef in a high quality high volume environment
• Have a strong working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures
• Have strong knowledge of and practical understanding of all sections of the kitchen
• Bring a highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail
• Have a track record in managing, training and motivating a kitchen brigade
• Have experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas
• Bring experience in reporting on kitchen finances and purchasing
• Are a natural leader who is keen to progress your career with a bold restaurant group!

Working At Arcade

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry‑leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group… We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast‑moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Team

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• Delicious, seasonal meals when you’re at work
• A restaurant recognition budget for birthday goodies and career milestones
• Dedicated staff chill out areas with kitchens and your own seating off the restaurant floor
• Balanced rotas. Your time outside of work is important to us
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through our professional services network
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!