Sous Chef

Garrison; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned kitchen establishment in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to join their award-winning team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in leading a kitchen, manage staff effectively, and demonstrate creativity in menu design. This role offers opportunities for professional development through a dedicated program and a variety of culinary training. The establishment values quality food production and provides a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

Free meals

20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels

Access to culinary masterclasses

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Creativity in menu design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen team.
• Manage kitchen staff rota and training.
• Design and deliver menus and specials.

Skills

Quality food production

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Planning and organisational skills

Sales driving

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Job description

Sous Chef at The Garrison

Since 2003, The Garrison has been a Bermondsey Street institution, celebrating the best of seasonal British cooking and with Head Chef Natalie Coleman — MasterChef winner 2013, AA Rosette recipient 2023, Best Chef 2022 at the Great British Pub Awards, and winner of Food Pub of the Year 2023 at the Young’s Awards — leads our kitchen with creativity, skill, and a passion for quality ingredients and provenance.

About us

Located just a short stroll from London Bridge, Borough Market, and The Shard, The Garrison offers an inspiring, supportive environment for chefs and FOH teams who want to grow, learn, and be part of a driven and award‑winning team.

What we look for in a Sous Chef

We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves as a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chef you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands‑on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside our Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro‑active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

What we offer our Sous Chefs

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to create your own menus and specials, alongside our Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

Thanks for your interest in working with The Garrison and If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!