Sous Chef

HC Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Holidays allowance

Career progression

Job summary

HC Solutions Ltd. is recruiting a Sous Chef for a brand‑new, premium‑casual restaurant in Soho, London. The role focuses on modern European cuisine, managing a state‑of‑the‑art kitchen and delivering exceptional dining experiences for up to 60 guests.

Highlights include a £45,000 annual salary based on 45 hours per week, early finish times, and strong career progression across three sites. The operation promises a supportive management team and a vibrant kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen operations in a high‑end restaurant
• Develop menus and costings with the team
• Ensure consistent quality and standards across service
• Support and train junior chefs to maintain a high‑performing brigade

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef

Our client is opening a stunning new restaurant in the heart of Soho, specialising in modern European cuisine delivered in a premium‑casual setting.The concept blends refined cooking with a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere, showcasing exceptional produce and thoughtful culinary craftsmanship.

The operation will feature a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art kitchen and accommodate up to 60 guests at any one time.Service standards are set high, supported by a dedicated and experienced management team who are committed to creating a well‑structured, positive environment where the team can thrive and the restaurant can grow with confidence.

Sous Chef benefits:

• £45,000 based on 45 hours per week
• Latest finish 11pm
• A 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station
• Paid every 4 weeks, 13 times per year.
• Generous pensions, sick, holidays schemes for all staff.
• Great career development opportunities – they have 3 sites so taking your next step to head chef can be achieved in house!
• 7+ chefs across main kitchen & pastry
• Average covers 20 for lunch 60 dinner
• Amazing state of the art spacious and fully air-conditioned kitchen

Sous Chef requirements:

• A highly skilled and creative Sous Chef with strong culinary foundations, a hardworking approach, and confident knowledge of menu development, costings and kitchen operations.
• Suitable for an experienced Sous Chef seeking a fresh challenge, or a driven and passionate Junior Sous Chef ready to step up into a leadership role and take on greater responsibility.
• A stable and reliable employment history, demonstrating long‑term commitment, professionalism and a genuine passion for modern cooking.
• A positive, team‑focused attitude, with the ability to collaborate effectively, support colleagues, and contribute to a motivated, high‑performing kitchen brigade.