Sous Chef

Il Bistrotto - London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Italian bistro in London is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team. You will support the Head Chef in daily operations, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate has experience in Italian cuisine and can handle pressure. This full-time role offers a salary range of £30,000 to £34,000 with evening-only shifts, providing a creative kitchen environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Service charge

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up.
• Confidence with doughs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Work efficiently across all stations, including assisting with focaccia production.
• Maintain excellent standards of quality, organization, and food safety.

Skills

Experience in kitchen operations

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Il Bistrotto is an Italian bistro in Chelsea, created in collaboration with Velier, one of the most respected names in the spirits world. We are an evening-only venue with a warm, vibrant atmosphere. We serve a menu of Italian tapas-style plates, designed for fast and energetic service. While this is a full Sous Chef role across all sections of the kitchen, the successful candidate will also need to be confident working in our bakery station, where we prepare our house‑made Focaccia al Formaggio — one of the highlights of our menu.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Arrange stocks and support the head chef in creating recipes.
• Work efficiently across all stations, including assisting with focaccia production.
• Maintain excellent standards of quality, organization, and food safety.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine; confidence with doughs is a plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Evening-only shifts (apart from weekend).
• A supportive, creative kitchen environment.
• Opportunity to grow within a project backed by Velier.

Job Details

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday
• Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 yearly
• Benefits: Service charge

About Il Bistrotto – London

Mediterranean Bistro and Cocktail Bar in Chelsea, London, born from a joint venture between Velier S.p.A., a leading Italian company in wine and spirits distribution, and Il Bistrotto, a historic venue on the Ligurian Riviera.