Sous Chef

St Stephens Tavern; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £15.30

Tips

60% off meals on shift

Free chef uniform

Kitchen shoes

Head Chef path

Level 3 apprenticeship

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

St Stephens Tavern, a premium pub in Westminster, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join a supportive kitchen team. You’ll supervise, assist during service, and ensure high standards of cooking and food safety in a busy environment.

We offer £15.30 per hour plus tips, 60% off meals on shift, a free chef uniform and kitchen shoes, plus a clear path to Head Chef and a Level 3 apprenticeship. Join a warm, dedicated team with strong development support.

Qualifications

• Organised chef with supervisory experience who can run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Adheres to central specs for cooking and presentation with no variations.
• Comfortable with admin tasks and food safety/allergen rules.
• Motivating, supportive team player who helps others grow.
• Thrives in a busy kitchen and cares about craft.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Seeking long-term, secure role with talent recognition.

Responsibilities

• Organise and run service when needed.
• Cook using a range of techniques and equipment.
• Follow central specs for cooking and presentation with no variations.
• Ensure food safety and allergen compliance.
• Motivate and support the team to grow.
• Commit to sustainability and compliance.
• Progress toward Head Chef and Level 3 apprenticeship.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Presentation standards

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Team player

Allergen rules

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship

Job description

Premium pub - £15.30 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours

A Famous Pub - Heart of Westminster

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of iconic venues, opened in 1875, the St Stephen’s Tavern is a traditional pub, serving the heart of Westminster. It has been frequented by many notables, including prime ministers such as Baldwin, Churchill and Macmillan and even today boasts famous Politicians amongst its guests. The pub still has the original division bell which rings, warning MPs that there are only a few minutes to vote.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really Looks After You

We’re growing our kitchen leadership team and are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to jump in and help us keep delivering great food and great vibes.

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 days on, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £15.30 an hour, plus a share of tips to boost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chef uniform and kitchen shoes.
• Extra rewards when you really smash it.
• A full package of lifestyle benefits, with sustainability at its core.
• Loads of support with your development, including a clear path to Head Chef and the chance to take on a Level 3 apprenticeship.
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help you feel at home from day one, we’re a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

You’ll Fit Right In If you’re:

• An organised chef with supervisory experience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of the kitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player who enjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen and really cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance and sustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role with a company that notices talent and hard work.