Senior Sous Chef

x+why; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A private members club in Clapham Junction is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership, design menus, and ensure high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in quality-led kitchens, a passion for fresh ingredients, and the ability to create a positive team environment. This role involves diverse shifts and offers an opportunity to lead a kitchen team in a dynamic setting, creating beautiful dishes for members and corporate events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality-led kitchen as a Senior Sous Chef.
• Passion for creating beautiful and flavourful dishes.
• Ability to mentor and train junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in all areas of kitchen leadership.
• Help design and execute fresh, seasonal menus.
• Lead the team during busy services to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Sous Chef

Passion for flavour and freshness

Ability to create a calm environment

Creativity and willingness to try new ideas

Job description

The Arding Rooms is our newest private members club, located within the beautifully restored Arding & Hobbs building in the heart of Clapham Junction. A thoughtful blend of Art Deco eccentricity with a modern, creative spirit, we have created a space where high end hospitality meets community, comfort and style.

Our members have access to our stunning all day dining restaurant (think elevated bistro), incredible roof terrace and a beautiful dedicated event space.

Menus are seasonal, local, and simple, with an ethical, ingredient-led approach. From relaxed weekday lunches, to lively weekend brunches, we offer our members food that feels honest, beautiful, and bursting with flavour.

Alongside the main restaurant, we host a range of corporate and social events for our members and external clients, and the kitchen team work closely with the Events Manager to provide bespoke catering packages for these events.

We are now looking for an accomplished and ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join our team on a permanent basis.

This is a 7 day operation with a range of daytime, evening and weekend shifts.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Head Chef in all areas of kitchen leadership
• Help design and execute fresh, seasonal menus
• Lead the team during busy services to ensure things run smoothly
• Train and mentor junior team members
• Manage orders, stock and costs efficiently
• Ensure the kitchen meets the highest standards of cleanliness and safety

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a quality-led kitchen
• Is passionate about flavour, freshness, and beautiful presentation
• Loves creating a calm, positive environment for the team - with no egos!
• Can bring ideas to the table and isn’t afraid to try something new
• Wants to be part of a Club that feels like home – for members and staff

What next?

Simply click on the Apply button below and upload your CV.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.