Sous Chef

The Wolseley Hospitality Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Up to £100 vouchers

Enhanced parental leave

Mental health support

Earned wage access

Training calendar

Job summary

The Wolseley Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and ensure exceptional quality across seasonal European dishes. The role requires senior kitchen management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to hospitality aligned with company values.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, contribute to menu changes, and mentor a diverse team while controlling costs and maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication aligned with company values.
• Proven ability to manage costs and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and uphold quality.
• Contribute to seasonal menu changes and weekly specials.
• Lead, develop and recruit kitchen staff.
• Ensure daily targets, ordering, stock control, and cost management.
• Guarantee food safety standards and freshness of ingredients.

Skills

Kitchen Safety

Classical Cooking Techniques

Fast-Paced Experience

Job description

Inspired by the great boulevard cafés of Paris, Colbert is an informal neighbourhood restaurant on Sloane Square.

At The Wolseley Hospitality Group, We create Places where People feel they Belong.

Why work with us as a Sous Chef?

• Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks.
• Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families.
• Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream.
• A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits.

We promote from within, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse team reflects the inclusive culture.

The role of Sous Chef is to provide key operational contribution to the management team while ensuring that excellent quality and superb product quality are guaranteed all the time.

Service Excellence. Oversee The Kitchen Day-to-day Operations

• Ensure the highest standards of quality and presentation of our seasonal classic European dishes.
• Cook and contribute towards seasonal menu changes and weekly specials.
• Inspire a culture of hospitality, collaborating with the team of chefs to meet guests’ expectations.

People Focus. Lead And Inspire a Diverse Team

• Foster genuine connections and collaboration across all departments.
• Develop the team to enhance skillset and capabilities.
• Identify, recruit and train new talent.

Sense Of Responsibility And Ownership

• Be accountable for daily targets, ordering, stock and cost control.
• Ensure adherence to all FS and HS legislation.
• Guarantee quality and freshness of the ingredients.

As Sous Chef, You'll Bring

• Experience at a senior management level within a similar busy kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and abilities to communicate effectively in the spirit of company values. A solid financial acumen.

The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurants comprises of The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi's in Soho and The Wolseley City in Monument.

Skills

• Kitchen Safety
• Fast-Paced Experience
• Classical Cooking Techniques