Senior Sous Chef – Mediterranean Restaurant

Collins King & Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins King & Associates seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen in a renowned Central London restaurant and rooftop terrace. The role offers up to £55,000 per annum, 45-48 hours per week across shifts, in a high-profile setting.

You will manage a 15-strong kitchen team, oversee services for up to 200 covers, and assist the Head Chef with ordering, stock control, and the recruitment and development of junior chefs. The kitchen prides itself on in-house production, including fresh pasta.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous or Senior Sous Chef within a busy quality restaurant.
• Passion for Mediterranean/Italian cuisine (fresh pasta).
• Proficient knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• Positive leadership and collaborative team culture.
• Availability to work a mixture of shifts throughout the week.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team of 15 chefs and oversee services for up to 200 covers.
• Support Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations, ordering and stock control.
• Recruitment and development of junior chefs.
• Ensure Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance.
• Work a mixture of shifts across the week.

Skills

Sous/Senior Sous Chef experience

Mediterranean/Italian cuisine

Health & Food Safety

Leadership

Shift flexibility

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sous Chef to help lead the kitchen of this popular restaurant and rooftop terrace, which is part of a reputable group.

Package of up to £55,000 per annum 45-48 hours per week (mixture of shifts) Prominent Central London location

Specialising in seasonal Italian/Mediterranean cuisine using the finest ingredients, everything is produced in-house, including fresh pasta.

You’d be helping to lead a kitchen team of 15 Chefs, overseeing services for up to 200 covers served from a brand-new open-plan kitchen. The Senior Sous Chef will support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ordering, stock control, and the recruitment and development of the junior Chefs.

The restaurant offers a comprehensive benefits package that will be detailed during the application stages.

This is an excellent time to join an expanding group and showcase yourself for future opportunities,

Desired skills and attributes:

• Previous experience as a Sous or Senior Sous Chef within a busy quality restaurant.
• A passion for Mediterranean/Italian cuisine (fresh pasta).
• Proficient knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• A positive leader who will promote a sense of collaboration.
• Availability to work a mixture of shifts throughout the week.