Sous Chef

Amazonico London; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global career progression acrossEurope

Opportunities to expand your skills

Structured internal training and fast‑

Education rewards

Perkbox membership – discounts

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Staff meals provided twice daily

Flexible working scheme & 28 days paid

Birthday day off

Job summary

Amazonico London is seeking a talented Sous Chef to support leadership in Mayfair, delivering a world-class dining experience. You will be hands-on with food preparation, staff training, stock control, and service coordination to inspire a passionate culinary team.

You will oversee quality, portion control, and adherence to standards while contributing to menu development in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. This role offers career growth and exceptional benefits.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef in premium or high-volume kitchen
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Passion for precise execution and bold flavours
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and professionalism
• Solid understanding of food safety

Responsibilities

• Ensure mise en place is completed efficiently and maintained throughout service
• Prepare and present dishes in line with Amazonico’s standards and specifications
• Supervise and support junior chefs across all sections
• Oversee food quality, portion control, and consistency during service
• Assist with stock orders, rotation, and inventory management
• Support in onboarding and training of new kitchen staff
• Contribute to the creation of new dishes and seasonal specials
• Complete daily and weekly reports as required
• Step into leadership when senior kitchen management is not present

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Food safety

High standards

Premium kitchen

Job description

Ready to Take the Lead in One of London’s Most Iconic Kitchens?

Amazonico London is looking for a talented and driven Sous Chef to support the leadership of our dynamic kitchen brigade in the heart of Mayfair.

Located on the iconic Berkeley Square, Amazonico brings the vibrant spirit of Latin America to life, where immersive dining, a lively atmosphere, and luxury hospitality meet in a world-class setting.

We’re now seeking an experienced Sous Chef who thrives in high-end, high-volume kitchens and is ready to support, lead, and inspire a passionate culinary team.

About Working at Amazonico

At Amazonico, you’ll become part of a diverse family of hospitality professionals who are bold, creative, and united by a shared love for service.

Our culture is rooted in:

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We celebrate difference and ensure everyone has a voice and space to grow.
• Sustainability – We reduce our impact through initiatives like our partnership with SKOOT: skoot.eco/amazonico
• Career Growth – From new openings to internal promotions, your development is our priority.
• Team Culture – From daily staff meals to annual events, we support and uplift one another.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Global career progression across Europe, the USA, the Middle East and beyond
• Opportunities to expand your skills with experienced senior leadership
• Structured internal training and fast-track development plans
• Education rewards
• Perkbox membership – access discounts across hundreds of top brands
• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• Staff meals provided twice daily
• Flexible working scheme & 28 days paid holiday
• An extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate

About the Role – What You’ll Do

AAs our Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in maintaining kitchen standards and supporting the Senior Sous and Executive Chefs with day-to-day operations.You'll be hands-on with food preparation, staff training, stock control, and service coordination, all while helping to deliver the Amazonico experience.

Operational Support & Execution

• Ensure mise en place is completed efficiently and maintained throughout service
• Prepare and present dishes in line with Amazonico’s standards and specifications
• Supervise and support junior chefs across all sections
• Oversee food quality, portion control, and consistency during service

Kitchen Coordination & Development

• Assist with stock orders, rotation, and inventory management
• Support in onboarding and training of new kitchen staff
• Contribute to the creation of new dishes and seasonal specials
• Complete daily and weekly reports as required
• Step into leadership when senior kitchen management is not present

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a premium or high-volume kitchen
• Confident leadership and mentoring abilities
• A passion for precise execution and bold flavours
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and professionalism
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen health & safety

Ready to Join the Amazonico Family?

If you’re a dedicated chef looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, world-class kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live or work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.