Sous Chef

NORA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Turkish restaurant in Canary Wharf is seeking an ambitious Sous Chef to join their team. This role focuses on leadership and teamwork while utilizing exceptional produce to deliver elevated Turkish dishes. Ideal for chefs aiming to grow into leadership, this position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 yearly and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional, high-quality restaurant environment is essential.
• A genuine drive to grow as a leader, develop your skills, and help create something unique.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Head Chef to lead, support, and motivate the wider kitchen team.
• Leading by example and creating a positive, respectful, and collaborative culture.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the finest seasonal and authentic ingredients.
• Ensuring every dish meets standards and reflects an elevated identity.
• Keeping control during busy services while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, checklists, and organisation.
• Collaborating with restaurant management to enhance the overall guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Nora is not your typical Turkish restaurant. Brought to life by brothers Ozgur and Sidar Akyuz, Nora is a refreshing and free-spirited take on Turkish cuisine, built on the vibrancy of Anatolian small plates, the best of British produce and a no-rules, no-dogma approach to creativity. This is a restaurant where hospitality leads the way, where every dish tells a story of heritage and innovation, and where the energy of Canary Wharf meets the warmth of Istanbul’s kitchens.

About the role. We are looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to join our team at Nora, Canary Wharf. Nora is rooted in Turkish heritage, with a vision to elevate the food, culture, and experience we bring to our guests. This role is perfect for a chef who wants to take the next step in their career, grow into a leadership role, and help shape something truly special. You’ll be working in a kitchen that values creativity, respect, teamwork, curiosity, learning, and passion — all while cooking with exceptional produce and delivering food that inspires.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Head Chef to lead, support, and motivate the wider kitchen team.
• Leading by example and creating a positive, respectful, and collaborative culture.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the finest seasonal and authentic ingredients.
• Ensuring every dish meets Nora’s standards and reflects our elevated Turkish identity.
• Keeping control and focus during busy services while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, checklists, and organisation.
• Collaborating with restaurant management to enhance the overall guest experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a professional, high-quality restaurant environment is essential.
• A genuine drive to grow as a leader, develop your skills, and help create something unique.

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: up to £45,000 yearly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About NORA:

Nora is not your typical Turkish restaurant.