Sous Chef

Brat x CA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 50%

Staff meals during shifts

Courses and training

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Travel to suppliers (national & intl.)

Laptop contribution £300

Discounted dining at local restaurants

Job summary

Super 8 Restaurants in London is seeking a skilled kitchen professional to support the Head Chef in maintaining a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen. You will help with food preparation, presentation, and staff development while upholding a 5-star service mindset.

With 5 years of experience, you thrive in a collaborative kitchen, enjoy learning about sourcing and menus, and are flexible to work shifts across 5 days. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink and willingness to grow with the team.
• You enjoy being part of a kitchen team that thrives on energy and exciting dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in creating a harmonious and efficient kitchen environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Assist with tastings, training sessions, and briefings for front-of-house and junior teams.
• Foster teamwork by participating in 1-2-1 meetings and development plans for junior chefs.
• Encourage participation in training and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with management to maintain organisational structure and talent development plans.
• Coordinate with Head Chef, Head of Sourcing and Head Butcher to monitor product quality and consistency.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of produce and suppliers for high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislation to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.
• Deliver P&L responsibilities and help achieve gross profit, margin and labour targets.

Skills

5 years of experience in fast-paced厨房

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Willingness to learn and develop

Job description

About Us:

Brat Climpson’s Arch is a dynamic and passionate neighbourhood restaurant serving seasonal wood-fired dishes in a unique courtyard space beneath the arches of London Fields. We place great importance on our relationships with suppliers and ensure staff are well informed about the produce we use. Located in the space where Chef Tomos Parry’s independent cooking style first took shape, the restaurant reflects that same energy. Our menu and wine list change daily. Brat x Climpson’s Arch is a friendly, enthusiastic restaurant that offers the chance to work with some of the best produce in the UK while building strong culinary knowledge and skill.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Head Chef in creating a harmonious and efficient kitchen environment where the team feels confident and the culture is strong.
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and presentation to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with regular tastings, training sessions, and briefings to keep the front-of-house and junior kitchen teams informed.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration by participating in 121 meetings, appraisals, and development plans for junior chefs.
• Encourage full participation in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Work with the General Manager and Head Chef to maintain the organisational structure, succession planning and develop effective plans for nurturing future talent.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef, Head of Sourcing, and Head Butcher to monitor product quality and consistency of produce, ensuring excellence in all dishes.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.
• Assist the Head Chef and kitchen management team in delivering P&L responsibilities, helping to achieve gross profit, margin, and labour targets.

What you’ll bring:

• Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink are a great headstart. But most important is the appetite to learn, grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
• 5 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• You enjoy being part of a kitchin team that thrives off good energy and exciting dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.