Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount across venues

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reward & Recognition platform

Weekly wine training with WSET team

Annual staff events

Referral bonus

Job summary

Humble Grape is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to work alongside the head chef, helping to grow and develop within a dynamic wine-led restaurant group.

We value a passion for small plates, sharing-style cooking and seasonal menus, with a focus on teamwork and staff wellbeing. The role offers growth opportunities across our expanding venues within the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with the ability to manage wage costs, training and development, scheduling, and menu development.
• A genuine passion for small plates and sharing-style cooking, with dishes built to work alongside wine.
• A strong mindset around seasonality and fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Hands-on and willing to help out across every section of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef and lead kitchen teams across sections.
• Develop menus and dishes that pair well with the wine list.
• Contribute to training, scheduling, and cost-control initiatives.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Wine pairing

Team collaboration

Job description

Job description

At Humble Grape, food and wine are designed to be shared. Our kitchens build menus around small plates, sharing plates, and dishes crafted to complement our wine list — full of bold, food-friendly flavours that invite the table to order more, taste more, and linger longer.

Humble Grape is a growing and expanding group, currently 7 venues strong and actively searching for our next site. This is a great opportunity to join a business on the move, with real scope to grow alongside us.

We're looking for a hands-on, creative, and passionate Sous Chef to work alongside the head chef and grow and develop with us.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a similar role, with the ability to manage wage costs, training and development, scheduling, and menu development
• A genuine passion for small plates and sharing-style cooking, with dishes built to work alongside wine
• A strong mindset around seasonality
• An open mind — willing to learn new techniques, develop your craft, and share your experience with the team
• Hands-on and willing to help out across every section of the kitchen
• Kind, compassionate, and a considerate communicator
• A genuine desire to build a kitchen culture that supports employee wellbeing

BENEFITS

• 30% discount across all venues
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward & Recognition platform for excellence
• Weekly wine training with our WSET-qualified Wine Team
• Annual staff events
• Referral bonus