Senior Sous Chef Modern Mediterranean

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a new Modern Mediterranean restaurant in Canary Wharf, London. This role offers a competitive salary up to £60k, with clear opportunities for career progression to Head Chef. You'll lead a passionate team in a brand-new kitchen environment, focusing on high-standard service and using the finest seasonal produce. If you have ambition and a strong work ethic, this is the chance to build your own kitchen culture.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Career growth opportunity

Chance to build your own team and kitchen culture

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality, fire-driven kitchens.
• Ability to manage a team and handle back-office duties.
• Ambition to grow into a Head Chef role within a year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a creative brigade in a modern Mediterranean restaurant.
• Run service and deliver high-standard small plates at pace.
• Build and maintain kitchen culture and standards.

Skills

Standards and work ethic

Experience in high-quality kitchens

Team management

Leadership and motivation

Ambition to grow

Job description

Senior Sous Chef – Modern Mediterranean 55-60k Canary Wharf

Help lead a creative and passionate brigade for a top new restaurant with growth potential.

Job Role

Senior Sous Chef

Cuisine

Modern Mediterranean

Location

Canary Wharf, London

We are partnering with a well‑funded, ambitious group to find a hands on senior sous for their flagship restaurant. This is a rare opportunity for a talented sous chef to run service and deliver high standard small plates at pace.

The Restaurant

• Brand new kitchen and restaurant concept
• Modern Mediterranean cuisine using the finest seasonal produce
• High‑profile launch with dedicated PR support
• Clear progression from Senior sous to Head Chef

The Ideal Senior Sous Chef

• Standards and work ethic at the top of the list.
• Experience in high-quality, fire‑driven kitchens
• Team management, rotas, ordering, and back‑office duties
• A natural leader able to motivate a team
• Ambition to grow into a Head Chef role within a year

Why Apply?

• Career Growth: Be a founding chef with a direct route to a head chef position for the next site
• Package: A highly competitive salary up to 60k.
• Legacy: Build your own team and kitchen culture in a stunning, new venue.

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY! Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com