Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Train Team, Notting Hill

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee benefits

Progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

AREE Notting Hill is opening in Notting Hill in spring 2027, celebrating exceptional food, thoughtful drinks and genuine hospitality. We’re seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team and maintain exceptional standards across every service.

You will manage preparation, ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation, train and develop staff, monitor food costs and uphold hygiene and allergen standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Senior CDP in a quality restaurant.
• Confident and supportive kitchen leader.
• Excellent cooking skills and attention to detail.
• Organised, reliable and calm during busy services.
• Passionate about seasonal ingredients and consistently excellent food.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Lead preparation and service in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Ensure every dish meets AREE’s quality and presentation standards.
• Train, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Manage preparation, ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Monitor food costs, portion control and waste.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety and allergen standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Attention to detail

Seasonal ingredients

Job description

AREE Notting Hill is opening in Notting Hill in spring 2027, celebrating exceptional food, thoughtful drinks and genuine hospitality. We’re seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, lead the kitchen team and maintain exceptional standards across every service.

You will manage preparation, ordering, stock control and kitchen organisation, train and develop staff, monitor food costs and uphold hygiene and allergen standards.