Sous Chef

Urban Leisure Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + service charge

Paid overtime

Joining bonus £100

Profit sharing bonus

Birthday £75 ULG tab

WageStream access

Staff discounts 35%

Cycle to Work

Nursery benefits

Professional development - WSET & Lic.

Job summary

Urban Leisure Group is expanding its portfolio in London and seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our growing team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards, deliver tasty food, and support the kitchen operation across busy services.

Join a collaborative, community-focused group offering opportunities for growth, competitive salary with service charge, and a range of employee benefits as part of our welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef with a passion for tasty, honest food.
• Able to support Head Chef and develop kitchen team.
• Understands high standards of quality, consistency and service.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day kitchen operations and planning.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to deliver smooth service across all shifts.
• Mentor and develop junior kitchen staff and ensure food safety standards.

Job description

ULG is a collective of 9 venues across London, each with its own unique personality. We are a growing, diverse group, dedicated to creating great neighbourhood spaces and supporting our people, our community, and our world. We offer a great place to work with opportunities for all to grow in a culture based on kindness, quality, simplicity, and loving what you do. We are expanding, with venue number 10 due to open soon.

We’re looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to join our team and to help delight our local community with honest, tasty food. You will work closely with your Head Chef to deliver a healthy business and to nurture and develop the kitchen team. You will support in all aspects of the day to day running of the kitchen and work with your team to deliver smooth, enjoyable services whilst maintaining quality and consistency of all dishes.

What you can look forward to when you join ULG:

• A competitive package made up of base salary & service charge
• Paid overtime
• A £100 voucher joining bonus
• Team Member referral bonus of up to £1000
• Profit sharing bonus scheme
• An extra day of paid holiday for each consecutive year of service
• Pre payday access to your wages through WageStream
• Membership of Hospitality Rewards with access to hundreds of perks and discounts, along with wellbeing support & GP access, plus access to our partners at Kelly's Cause, for bespoke mental health support
• 35% off food and drink in ULG venues for you and up to 2 guests
• Cost price wine through our fabulous suppliers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Benefits Scheme
• Personalised training at every stage of your career
• Supplier visits and masterclasses - think breweries, wineries, butchery & farms
• Summer & Christmas parties every year
• A £75 ULG tab on your birthday for you and a guest (for use within 2 weeks of your birthday)
• Charity opportunities
• Professional development - WSET, Personal License, First Aid, Training Skills etc.
• Funded apprenticeships in Leadership & Management.
• Come as you are - be part of a creative, diverse, and inclusive culture

Diversity & Inclusion

ULG is committed to being inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and disability. We work hard to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy, comfortable and successful at work.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with the Head of People & Culture, Prue Stamp at [e-mail].