Sous Chef

Cafe Murano Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent team meals

Uniform provided + annual uniform

Cash bonus awards

Refer-a-friend £1,000 bonus

Up to 28 days paid holiday

50% dining discount across all cafes

Wagestream pay-on-demand

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP

Career development & training

Job summary

Cafe Murano in Green Park, London, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join a busy kitchen focused on high-quality Italian ingredients. You will work with a talented team and inspiring leaders in a supportive, creative environment where attitude and ambition come first.

You’ll help run daily operations, lead and train the kitchen, and ensure top food quality, hygiene and safety standards while contributing ideas for menu development and kitchen improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team.
• Work confidently during busy services.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are met.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, costing and waste management.
• Contribute ideas to menu development and kitchen improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Food safety

Attention to detail

Tools

Italian cuisine knowledge

Pasta making

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join Cafe Murano restaurant by Angela Harnett in Green Park.

You’ll work with high-quality Italian ingredients, alongside talented kitchen teams and inspiring leaders, in a supportive and creative environment where attitude and ambition come first.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Deliver consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team
• Work confidently during busy services
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are met
• Assist with ordering, stock control, costing and waste management
• Contribute ideas to menu development and kitchen improvement

Sous Chef Requirements:

• Passion for cooking and desire to develop your skills
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Sous Chef or similar role
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and fresh pasta (training provided)
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with a team
• Strong work ethic, reliability and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen operations

What We Offer

• Excellent team meals at lunch and dinner
• Full uniform provided plus annual uniform allowance
• Cash bonus awards and £1,000 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (increasing with service)
• 50% off dining across all restaurants for you and up to 5 friends
• Wagestream – access your pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP, counselling, legal advice)
• Career development, training and apprenticeships
• Company parties, events and high-profile external opportunities
• Restaurants closed over the festive period

You don’t need to be an expert in Italian food as this will be covered in your induction and training programme. You just need to have a great work ethic, positive can‑do attitude and a team player!