Sous Chef

Absolute Taste; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury dining company is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen team in delivering exceptional food quality. The ideal candidate will possess fine dining experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary innovation. Join us on the River Thames and contribute to creating unforgettable dining experiences.

Benefits

33 days holiday per annum

Employee contribution pension

Life assurance scheme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role within fine dining or event catering.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and be an integral part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver outstanding food quality.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen operations, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Maintain standards of health, safety, and food hygiene.
• Support event execution from preparation to service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team to consistently deliver outstanding food quality
• Collaborating with the Head Chef to develop inspiring, seasonal menus
• Managing kitchen operations, stock control, and supplier relationships
• Maintaining top standards of health, safety, and food hygiene
• Supporting event execution from preparation through to service
• Helping develop and motivate a high-performing culinary team

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior kitchen role within fine dining or event catering
• Passion for creativity, quality, and culinary innovation
• Strong leadership with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification and familiarity with procurement systems (CRMS preferred)
• Flexibility to work varied hours and be an integral part of a dynamic team

Apply

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills and leadership to Absolute Taste, join us and help create exceptional dining moments on the River Thames.

About Absolute Taste

At Absolute Taste, we create unforgettable fine dining experiences aboard Woods' Silver Fleet on the stunning River Thames. Our passion for exceptional food, impeccable service, and unique settings makes us a leader in luxury hospitality. We're excited to invite a talented Sous Chef to join our team and bring creativity, leadership, and culinary excellence to every service.

What we are offering

• An opportunity to work in a unique and stunning environment.
• 33 days (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) holiday per annum.
• An employee contribution pension.
• A life assurance scheme.
• Various internal and external training to ensure we remain industry leading.