Sous Chef

Megan's Restaurants; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and rapidly growing collection of neighbourhood restaurants as a Sous Chef. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead a passionate kitchen team, crafting Mediterranean-inspired dishes with fresh ingredients. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work/life balance, offers ongoing training, and celebrates diversity. With a focus on community and inclusivity, this role promises not just a job, but a fulfilling career path. If you're ready to make a difference in a fun-loving team, apply now!

Benefits

50% off meals with friends & family

Team socials

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Early access to wages

Free meals and drinks on shifts

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen as a Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef.
• Ability to lead by example and train team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in a new restaurant location.
• Uphold high food hygiene standards and motivate staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Hygiene Standards

Fresh Food Preparation

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

Up to £50,000.00 per annum OTE, plus tronc

Job Description

Picture this: delicious, sunshine-inspired dishes crafted from scratch in our kitchens, stunning Insta-worthy interiors, and a career path that delivers on its promises. Sounds pretty amazing, right? But here’s the real magic — ask anyone at Megan’s what they love most about their job, and they’ll all say the same thing: the people. We’re a fun-loving, supportive team who make work enjoyable. Join the Megan’s family — it’s as great as it sounds!

We are opening a new site in Windsor and are looking for an experienced, ambitious Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in this exciting new location!

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: up to £50,000 per year OTE*
• Monthly tronc based on KPIs
• Work/life balance
• 50% off when visiting with friends & family
• Team socials
• Long service awards
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support
• Early access to wages through WageStream
• Benefits like pension, free meals, and drinks on shifts
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Opportunities to participate in new openings and move between sites

We’re seeking an ambitious Sous Chef passionate about fresh ingredients and motivating teams. You should lead by example, train with enthusiasm, and uphold high food hygiene standards, even under pressure.

If you have experience in a fresh food kitchen, whether as a Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef, we want to hear from you. Don’t worry if your background varies — if you have the skills and drive, apply and tell us your story!

About us…

• Independently-owned, dog-friendly collection of 20+ neighbourhood restaurants
• Serving Mediterranean-inspired, high-quality, fresh food
• Growing rapidly, offering great career opportunities
• Regular team events
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Community-focused, supporting local charities

If you’re ready to join our team, apply now to be our next Sous Chef!

Megan’s Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.

*Package includes membership in an independent tronc arrangement, with service charge allocated outside your base pay.