Senior Sous Chef - Path to Head Chef (Premium Casual)

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical cover

Mental health support

Structured training

Clear career progression

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd partners with a growing premium casual restaurant group in Central London to recruit a Senior Sous Chef. This role offers a clear route to Head Chef as the group expands across multiple sites.

The Senior Sous Chef will lead a 15-20 chef brigade, manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, oversee ordering, stock, rotas and food safety, and develop the team including Chefs de Partie.

Qualifications

• Established Senior Sous Chef ready to step towards Head Chef.
• Background in premium casual, high-volume, fresh-food kitchens.
• Confident with small plates and sharing-style menus.
• A calm leader who values team culture, inclusivity and wellbeing.
• Ambitious and keen to grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading a brigade of 15-20 chefs.
• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, with full support from the Group Executive Chef.
• Own ordering, stock control, rotas and food safety.
• Train and develop the brigade, including Chefs de Partie.
• Oversee service for 160-200 covers on busy weekends, with fresh on-site preparation.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchens

Fresh-food preparation

Team development

Calm under pressure

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd partners with a growing premium casual restaurant group in Central London to recruit a Senior Sous Chef. This role offers a clear route to Head Chef as the group expands across multiple sites.

The Senior Sous Chef will lead a 15-20 chef brigade, manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, oversee ordering, stock, rotas and food safety, and develop the team including Chefs de Partie.