Sous Chef

Fish! Kitchen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant seafood restaurant in Borough Market is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure high culinary standards. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and a passion for cooking. Offering a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

28+ days of holiday, increasing with length of service

50% discount when dining

Monthly bonus

Full uniform provided

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a high-end, fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong command of English and excellent communication skills.
• Genuine passion for cooking and desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of all kitchen staff.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality standards and presentation.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Communication

Pressure management

Job description

Overview

Our Location: Borough Market, London Bridge (SE1 9AL).

About Us: Fish! Restaurant is a bustling, brasserie style fish and seafood restaurant located in the vibrant heart of Borough Market. We pride ourselves on our fast-paced, high-energy environment and our commitment to delivering top-notch culinary experiences. Opportunity to learn and develop to the right candidates. Please note that we are not able to accommodate any fixed days or shifts off.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth service.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of all kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food preparation, food hygiene and presentation.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in line with recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with our dynamic team during busy service times.
• Step in to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Oversee mise en place and ensure timely preparation before service.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a high-end, fast-paced London kitchen.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations and stock control.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain high standards during busy service periods.
• Strong command of English and excellent communication skills.
• Genuine passion for cooking and a desire to learn and grow.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and possession of a Share Code.

What We Offer

• £38000-£39000 / month, including tronc.
• Additional monthly share of tronc bonus on top of the agreed wage.
• Monthly payment with early access available via Stream app. (Wagestream).
• 40-45 hours per week, across 7 shifts over 5 days.
• 28+ days of holiday, increasing with length of service.
• 50% discount when dining with us and 20% family discount.
• SAGE retail and wellbeing discount.
• Recommend a friend scheme with a £500 bonus.
• Full uniform provided.
• Pension scheme.
• Trainings provided and opportunity for growth.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.

How to Apply

If you’ve got a passion for cooking and a love for all things from the sea, we’d love to reel you in! Join our lively crew at The Fish Kitchen and help us make waves in the world of seafood dining. Before you hop aboard, please have your Share Code ready and confirm your right to work in the UK — we like to keep things shipshape around here!

We can’t wait to welcome some fresh talent and shining stars of hospitality to our school of fish!

Experience Details

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Doubles/ Single Shifts
• Salary: £38,000 – £39,000 yearly
• Benefits: Monthly bonus on top of agreed wage

About Fish! Kitchen Ltd :
Join our sea of talent! We\'re a vibrant fish & seafood restaurant in Borough Market, with locations in Norbiton and a fishmonger. Dive into a dynamic team, where passion meets fresh flavours. Come help us make waves!