Senior Sous Chef – Modern Italian, Open-Fire Grill

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious modern Italian fine dining restaurant in East London. This position offers an excellent salary package, a structured rota, comprehensive benefits, and real opportunities for career progression to head chef. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fine dining setting, with strong skills in grill and larder sections and a passion for creative menu development. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Pension scheme

Company discount

Generous holiday allowance

Staff meals on duty

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a fine dining setting.
• Strong skills in grill and larder sections; a passion for open‑fire cooking.
• Creative, ambitious, and eager to contribute to menu development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brigade of 20 chefs in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Contribute to innovative menu development for a modern dining experience.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Grill and larder skills

Leadership

Creativity

High-pressure performance

Job description

A renowned hospitality recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Senior Sous Chef to join a prestigious modern Italian fine dining restaurant in East London. This position offers an excellent salary package, a structured rota, comprehensive benefits, and real opportunities for career progression to head chef. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fine dining setting, with strong skills in grill and larder sections and a passion for creative menu development. Immediate start available.