Senior Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Hawksmoor Seven Dials; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime on salaries

Tronc paid for every hour you work

Free team meals on shift

50% off food for you and loved ones

Income protection and death in service

Paid annual volunteer days

Stream early wage access and financial

Referral bonuses from day one

Exclusive savings on travel, shopping

Welfare budget for snacks and support

Full training and progression pathways

Job summary

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, driving exceptional food and a high-performing team within a renowned, sustainable restaurant group.

You will own service, uphold Hawksmoor standards, coach junior colleagues, manage stock and safety, and contribute to menu development in a busy, guest-focused environment. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership in a quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Proven ability to coach and develop diverse kitchen teams.
• Strong emphasis on food safety, quality, and presentation to Hawksmoor standards.
• Commercially aware with a focus on performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the overall kitchen operation
• Lead services with confidence, setting standards across all sections
• Coach and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Senior CDPs and the wider team
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation meet Hawksmoor standards
• Oversee food safety, stock control and kitchen organisation
• Contribute to menu development and continuous improvement
• Drive performance through strong communication and leadership

Skills

Senior kitchen leadership

High-volume kitchen experience

Team coaching

Food safety & quality

Commercial awareness

Job description

Hawksmoor Seven Dials is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead the kitchen alongside the Head Chef, driving exceptional food and a high-performing team within a renowned, sustainable restaurant group.

You will own service, uphold Hawksmoor standards, coach junior colleagues, manage stock and safety, and contribute to menu development in a busy, guest-focused environment. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role.