Sous Chef

Arcade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Wage advance facility

Birthday goodies budget

50% off food

50% off food—JKS brands

Counselling access

Hospitality Action support

Team parties

Job summary

Arcade is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the leadership team at our Tottenham Court Road kitchen. You will support the Senior Sous and Head Chef in overseeing daily operations, ensuring food quality and leading training.

You will manage prep schedules, stock and budgeting, uphold health and safety standards, and coach junior chefs to deliver bold, high-quality dishes across multiple brands in a fast-paced, collaborative setup.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and procedures.
• Knowledge of all kitchen sections and practical cooking skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to train and motivate a kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and service.
• Lead training and development across the team.
• Maintain food quality and deliver innovative dishes.
• Manage prep schedules, stock, budgeting and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

High volume

Health & safety

Menu development

Staff training

Budgeting

Stock control

Job description

Join our kitchen leadership team - Bringing Bold Flavours To Life & Leading The Way In The Kitchen!

About Arcade

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture. Whether you’re dreaming of crafting your own food concept, growing your skills from the ground up to management, or even launching your own business, we’re the place where your ideas can soar. With us, there’s no ceiling to you hitting your career goals and we’re here to help you make it happen!

About The Role

As Arcade’s Sous Chef, you will support the Senior Sous and Head Chef in overseeing the daily kitchen operation at Arcade Tottenham Court Road. You’ll manage service, ensure food quality, and lead training and development across the team. From maintaining strict food safety standards to coaching junior chefs and managing stock, your leadership will help shape the success of the entire kitchen.

About

The successful candidate will be an experienced, kitchen all-rounder who is personable, and passionate about all thing’s food and drink. As a Sous Chef working closely with our kitchen teams you will:

• Get the opportunity to steer and guide a sizeable team of chefs across multiple brands within one site
• Ensure the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes
• Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in menu development
• Manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance
• Take a lead role in ensuring our teams comply with health, safety and compliance procedures

We'd Love To Hear From You If You

• Bring previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality and high volume environment
• Have a strong working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures
• Have strong knowledge of and practical understanding of all sections of the kitchen
• Bring a highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail
• Have a track record in training and motivating a kitchen brigade
• Have experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas
• Bring experience in reporting on kitchen finances and purchasing
• Are a natural leader who is keen to progress your career with a bold restaurant group!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working At Arcade

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Team

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!