Sous Chef

Urban Pubs & Bars; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub chain in London is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their team at The Rose, Pub & Kitchen, New Cross. This role involves leading a busy kitchen, training a dedicated team, and delivering exceptional service with fresh, premium ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and possess the ability to ensure excellent food presentation while maximizing sales and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Great training and development program

Career progression opportunities

30% off total bill at venues

Strategic decision-making autonomy

Annual team trips abroad

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in gastro pubs preferred.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team.
• Passion for food and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service, safety, and security standards are met.
• Train team members to enhance customer experience.
• Assist in menu development and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Team Management

Culinary Presentation

Innovation

Job description

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We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to join the team at The Rose, Pub & Kitchen, New Cross.

This amazing opportunity is ideal for someone who loves working with fresh, premium, and seasonal products, preferably with experience within gastro pubs. The candidate should love working in a busy kitchen, understand and deliver perfect service with or without the Head Chef present, and be capable of leading the kitchen team to success consistently. An enthusiasm for innovation and change to secure outstanding results for the business is essential.

You Are:

• Able to take responsibility for our kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety, and security expectations are all met to the highest standards.
• Passionate about training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and deliver outstanding food.
• Able to work with the Head Chef to train and uphold the agreed standards.
• Able to assist the General Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Able to prepare and present all our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation, appropriate for the day of the week and time of day.
• Able to support the Head Chef in the development, implementation, and review of the menu to maximise sales in line with pub vision and business plan.

We Offer:

• A great training and development programme.
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings.
• 30% off the total bill at our pubs, bars, and restaurants.
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – not simply following a branded template!
• An attractive base salary and a fun working environment.
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives, and socials – a fun, family atmosphere.