Senior Sous Chef — Lead, Create & Develop Dishes

Three Crowns; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathway

Staff discount

Free meals

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Chef development programme

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Job summary

Three Crowns in London is seeking a Sous Chef to support the busy kitchen and help deliver quality, fresh food for our pub guests. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure fast, friendly service and an enjoyable dining experience.

You’ll lead a hands-on kitchen, manage rosters, uphold health and safety, and contribute ideas for menus and daily specials in a welcoming, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior CDP seeking next step.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Hands-on chef with excellent communication.
• Experience managing rota, training and health & safety.
• Creative input in designing new dishes and specials.
• Strong planning to control GP and labour.
• Active in driving sales and growth with kitchen and FOH.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Champion excellent service through quality food.
• Be a hands-on cook with strong communication with front of house.
• Manage rota, training and health & safety to operate safely.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to design and deliver new dishes and specials.
• Plan and organise to maintain GP and labour efficiency.
• Drive sales and growth through kitchen and FOH engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on cooking

Menu development

Health & safety

Team development

Sales skills

Job description

Three Crowns in London is seeking a Sous Chef to support the busy kitchen and help deliver quality, fresh food for our pub guests. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure fast, friendly service and an enjoyable dining experience.

You’ll lead a hands-on kitchen, manage rosters, uphold health and safety, and contribute ideas for menus and daily specials in a welcoming, fast-paced environment.