Sous Chef

Culinary Collective; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food brand in London is seeking a Head Chef to launch and lead their new kitchen in Soho. You will be responsible for building your own team and ensuring that all culinary standards are met. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and a passion for food safety and quality. Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per year with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Launch the new kitchen, ensuring operational readiness.
• Hire and train a full brigade of chefs.
• Maintain quality and speed of service across all offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

Sous cheg – Heard. Soho (Flagship Opening). Premium burgers. Fresh ingredients. Consistent standards.. Heard is the most talked-about name in London’s fast food scene, created with 2 Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey. Our first site in Borough launched in February 2025 to rave reviews — now, we're opening our flagship in Soho, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead it.. This is your chance to take ownership of a brand-new kitchen, build your brigade from scratch, and set the standard for what fast food should be: fast, fresh, and uncompromising on quality.. In Your First 12 Months, You'll.... Launch the Soho kitchen to spec and on schedule, delivering a fully operational kitchen with prep, service, storage, food safety, and communication systems in place ahead of opening. Hire and onboard a full brigade, including all line chefs and prep roles, with clear responsibilities, trial shifts completed, and training plans delivered before launch. Train all team members to deliver the Heard food standard, achieving consistent plate execution within four weeks of opening across every service period. Run the pass with full control, ensuring all revenue streams (dine-in, delivery, takeaway) hit speed, quality, and presentation targets daily. Write and implement kitchen SOPs across service, cleaning, stock, allergen handling, and prep — fully embedded and signed off by week two of trading. Deliver food cost margin within target range by month two, using Heard systems to monitor usage, track waste, and adjust ordering in real-time. Achieve and maintain a* 5 Health & Safety rating at first inspection through fully documented food safety procedures and ongoing team compliance. Collaborate daily with the General Manager to analyse service performance, adjust rota needs, and drive daily prep and recovery standards. Review and improve kitchen systems and workflows quarterly, in collaboration with Jordan Bailey, ensuring the operation evolves with service demands

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Culinary Collective:

Culinary Collective is building standout food & drink brands partnered with Michelin chefs & top mixologists. . . From restaurants to festivals, we deliver vibrant experiences through Food & Beverage concepts like Heard, Pyro, Flock, Opa ++