Senior Sous Chef — Lead Creative Kitchen & Team

The Hoxton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary including TRONC

28 days holidays + bank holidays

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Free night at The Hoxton and a meal on

Staff discounts across Ennismore

Career progression and training

Volunteer time off

Regular team events and bi-annual get‑

Enhanced family leave

Annual diversity calendar

Job summary

The Hoxton is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead the Seabird kitchen in Southwark, London. You will oversee sections, mentor the team, and ensure smooth service with top hygiene standards in a dynamic, creative environment.

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef to continuously elevate the menu, while stepping in during their absence to maintain seamless operations. A hands-on, collaborative leader thrives here in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as part of a kitchen team in a similar sized restaurant.
• Passion for fresh ingredients and strong flavours
• Individuals. You're looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
• You're all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
• You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done
• You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• If we got stuck in a lift together we'd have a good time and share a few laughs
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

Responsibilities

• Bring delicious menu options to our guests' tables by overseeing the running of the different sections and running where necessary.
• Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves
• Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high
• Work with our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we're always looking to make the best food out there
• In the absence of the Head Chef, you will act in their place to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Pay attention to the details to ensure every dish served is as delicious as the one before!

Skills

Kitchen team experience

Passion for fresh ingredients

Team leadership

Positive attitude

Flexible, hands-on

Humor and collaboration

Job description

The Hoxton is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead the Seabird kitchen in Southwark, London. You will oversee sections, mentor the team, and ensure smooth service with top hygiene standards in a dynamic, creative environment.

You’ll work closely with our Head Chef to continuously elevate the menu, while stepping in during their absence to maintain seamless operations. A hands-on, collaborative leader thrives here in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused culture.