Senior Sous Chef — Open-Fire, Basque-Influenced Kitchen

Super8; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave incl. bank holidays

Staff discounts 50% across restaurants

Staff meals during shifts

Local dining discounts

Enhanced maternity leave and pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Supplier visits travel opportunities

Laptop allowance £300

Job summary

Brat in London is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to support the Head Chef in maintaining a high-energy, high-standard kitchen. You will help ensure superb plating, tastings, and staff development, while contributing to a culture that values learning and progression.

You will collaborate with management to nurture talent, manage shifts, and uphold food-safety standards, lionizing Brat's open-fire cooking and seasonal menus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen.
• A passion for learning, growth, and building a top restaurant group.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in creating a harmonious and efficient kitchen environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and presentation to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with tastings, training sessions, and briefings for front-of-house and junior kitchen teams.
• Foster teamwork by participating in 121 meetings, appraisals, and development plans for junior chefs.
• Encourage participation in training and development opportunities to enhance skills.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Head Chef on structure, succession planning, and talent development.
• Monitor product quality and consistency with Head Chef, Head of Sourcing, and Head Butcher.
• Maintain knowledge of produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.
• Assist with delivering P&L responsibilities and help achieve gross profit, margins, and labour targets.

Skills

5 years experience

Team player

Flexible shifts

Right to work in UK

Job description

Brat in London is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to support the Head Chef in maintaining a high-energy, high-standard kitchen. You will help ensure superb plating, tastings, and staff development, while contributing to a culture that values learning and progression.

You will collaborate with management to nurture talent, manage shifts, and uphold food-safety standards, lionizing Brat's open-fire cooking and seasonal menus.