Senior Sous Chef - Events & Fine-Dining Leadership

Koko Camden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of KOKO in London is seeking a quality-led Sous Chef to support the daily operations across the restaurant and private events. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will act as second-in-command, driving food quality, service standards, and HACCP compliance.

You will lead small teams, supervise mise en place, events preparation, and collaborate with FOH and events teams to deliver bespoke menus and seamless service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led environment.
• Passionate about seasonally focused, modern food with strong execution.
• Confident in managing service, leading small teams, and giving clear direction under pressure.
• Positive, proactive and solutions-focused in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Detail-oriented when it comes to cleanliness, compliance, and consistency.
• Comfortable supporting both day-to-day restaurant service and bespoke event execution.
• A collaborative communicator who thrives working cross-functionally with FOH, events and senior kitchen leaders.
• Eager to grow, develop others, and contribute to a professional, dynamic kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in absence of Head Chef and maintain continuity of standards.
• Oversee mise en place, service prep, and efficient kitchen close-down procedures.
• Act as kitchen lead ensuring continuity of standards and communication across teams.
• Maintain hygiene, organisation, and allergen awareness with strict food safety.
• Deliver in-house and external events with proper kitchen logistics and timelines.
• Coordinate with Events, FOH, and Ops to ensure kitchen readiness and service alignment.
• Perform regular quality checks on dishes for presentation and taste.
• Maintain kitchen logs and documentation in line with health and safety requirements.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Leadership

Food quality

Service leadership

HACCP compliance

Event coordination

Team communication

Attention to detail

Job description

The House of KOKO in London is seeking a quality-led Sous Chef to support the daily operations across the restaurant and private events. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will act as second-in-command, driving food quality, service standards, and HACCP compliance.

You will lead small teams, supervise mise en place, events preparation, and collaborate with FOH and events teams to deliver bespoke menus and seamless service.