Senior Sous Chef - Riverside East

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant venue in the heart of the Olympic Park is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and create innovative menus. This role presents an opportunity for career advancement to Head Chef as you will work in a supportive environment focused on quality and sustainability.

Benefits

Company sick pay (10 days)

Medicash for dental care and treatments

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on shopping and dining

Birthday day off

Hybrid and remote working options

Quarterly team socials

Festival and sport event tickets

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for food and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during busy services.
• Develop seasonal menus and specials.
• Champion quality, flavour, and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Passion for food

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Riverside East, slough

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Client:

Peppermint Bars & Events

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Riverside East - Stratford, Olympic Park

Hours: 45 hours/week

We’re celebrating our first year at Riverside East – a buzzing venue in the heart of the Olympic Park – and we’re looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who’s ready to step up in their career. The role has the potential to grow into a Head Chef position in the future, making it ideal for someone with ambition, drive, and leadership potential.

About us:

Our food offering is all about amazing brunches, bespoke events, and collaborations with some of the best street food traders – think smash burgers, wood-fired pizzas, and crowd-pleasing plates with a creative edge. As well as seasonal canape and bowl food.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the kitchen during busy services and supporting daily operations

• Developing seasonal menus and specials in collaboration with the Head Chef

• Championing quality, flavour, and presentation across everything we serve

• Supporting stock control, ordering, and kitchen systems

• Helping to train and inspire a close-knit team

What we’re looking for:

• A solid Senior Sous Chef or experienced Sous Chef (2+ years in a similar role)

• Strong leadership and communication skills – someone who leads by example

• A real passion for food, sustainability, and reducing waste

• Calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen

• Confident in managing service and maintaining high standards when the Head Chef is off-site

• Be part of a growing, independent venue where your input genuinely matters

• Join a supportive, creative kitchen team

• The chance to grow with us, with a clear path toward a future Head Chef role

• Work at a unique venue in one of London’s most exciting cultural destinations

Company Benefits

• Company sick pay (10 days)
• Medicash- dental care, optical treatments, physiotherapy etc
• Employee assistance programme- counselling and support
• Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining
• Birthday day off
• Hybrid and remote working options
• Quarterly team socials
• Festival and sport event tickets/drink tokens
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

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If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we’d love to hear from you!