Sous Chef

East-Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount at Young’s pubs/hotels

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Apprenticeship scheme

Culinary masterclasses

Job summary

East-Hill is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in London. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality menus and daily specials, while leading and developing the kitchen team to ensure outstanding service.

You will be hands-on, manage the rota and health & safety, and assist in designing new dishes. A proactive, creative cook with strong organisational skills will thrive here, contributing to continued growth.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP stepping up to lead with a passion for quality fresh food.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Shows excellent communication and hands-on kitchen management at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in delivering high-quality, consistent menus and daily specials.
• Lead and develop kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and staff morale.
• Manage rota, training, and health and safety with proactive planning.
• Collaborate on menu design and daily dish innovations with creativity.
• Maintain GP and labour controls through effective planning and execution.
• Drive sales and growth through engagement with kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Hands-on chef

Communication

Menu development

Planning

Job description

Sous Chef

About us:

Located a 5 minute walk from Wandsworth town station, Wandsworth Town and Wandsworth high street, our nostalgic style nodding to neoclassicism is a welcoming environment perfect for a hearty lunch, a snug dinner or simply a cocktail at our bar.

Inspired by the Fishmonger’s Company almshouse, one of the last of the 12 medieval livery companies, our responsibility as a pillar of the community, and prosperous attitude to our food offering is prominent throughout our service and menus.

General manager Jonas and the East Hill team can’t wait to welcome you with open arms.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

• Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
• Autonomy to create your own menus and specials, alongside your Head Chef
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
• Free meals
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Share save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 Days Holiday per year

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

We are looking for an existing Sous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselves as a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chef you will:

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands-on Chef with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Working alongside your Head Chef, you will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams