Sous Chef

PPHE Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and restaurant group in London seeks a Sous Chef who excels in culinary creativity and team leadership. This role demands a passion for delivering high-quality, memorable dishes while leading a bustling kitchen team. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced settings and are committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. Benefits include competitive salary, extensive discounts, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary plus Tronc

Heavily discounted hotel rates

F&B discounts at restaurants and bars

30 days of holiday per year

Two free meals per day

Access to 40% of pay before payday

Recommend a friend scheme

Gym discounts

Free cycling lessons

Employee assistance programme

Rota provided 2 weeks in advance

Productivity incentive scheme

Discounts at hundreds of stores

Free dry cleaning for work uniform

Annual staff parties

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• A passion for culinary excellence and a proven ability to lead kitchen teams.
• Creativity, drive and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Commitment to delivering memorable, high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing kitchen teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan, prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation across all service periods.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Team leadership

Creativity

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef - JOIA Battersea

JOIA is the first London restaurant by award-winning two Michelin-starred Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa and is inspired by Henrique's culinary heritage and travels across the Portuguese Iberian Peninsula.

'JOIA' meaning 'jewel' in Portuguese, is located on the 15th floor at the top of the new art'otel London Battersea Power Station, visitors will find a stunning setting with unique views across London. Henrique Sá Pessoa's menus for JOIA use authentic Iberian ingredients as the starting point for unique dishes that bring delicious new flavours in combination with meticulously sourced British produce.

Your journey so far …

We are looking for a Sous Chef who has a passion for culinary excellence and a proven ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is committed to delivering memorable, high-quality dishes every time.

Responsibilities

As our Sous Chef, you will contribute to:

• Lead high-performing kitchen teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan, prepare and present high-quality dishes
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation across all service periods
• Maintain food safety, hygiene standards and regulatory compliance
• Support menu development and training for junior staff

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for culinary excellence and a proven ability to lead kitchen teams
• Creativity, drive and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Commitment to delivering memorable, high-quality dishes

Benefits

• Salary: Highly competitive plus Tronc
• Heavily discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
• Two free meals per day
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme - up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Rota given 2 weeks in advance
• Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
• Benefit Hub - Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

If you share a passion for art, culture and hospitality, art'otel is where people's talents will feel at home. We aim to inspire guests to be creative and discover the arts; by dazzling them with sensational service enriching their knowledge; by encouraging their passion for art and appetite for the finer things in life.

be bold. be creative. be original.