Sous Chef

Super8; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Staff discount 50%

Complimentary staff meals

Discounted dining near Super 8

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Travel to suppliers

Job summary

Super8 is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to join Brat Climpson’s Arch, London. You will support the Head Chef in maintaining high standards of preparation, presentation and a strong team culture in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in tastings, training and development plans while helping manage P&L targets and supplier relationships to ensure consistent, high-quality dishes. A strong work ethic and flexibility to work 5 out of 7 days are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a fast paced kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP.
• Willingness to learn, grow and contribute to a dynamic team.
• Full UK right to work documents are required.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in creating an efficient kitchen culture.
• Maintain high standards of food prep and presentation for guest satisfaction.
• Assist with tastings, training, and briefings for front-of-house and junior kitchen staff.
• Foster teamwork through 121s, appraisals and development plans for junior chefs.
• Encourage participation in training and development opportunities to enhance skills.
• Work with General Manager and Head Chef on organisation, succession planning and talent development.
• Collaborate with Head Chef, Head of Sourcing and Head Butcher to ensure quality and consistency of produce.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of produce and suppliers to select high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislative requirements (5-star EHO rating).
• Assist with delivering P&L responsibilities to help reach gross profit, margin and labour targets.

Skills

5 years experience

Kitchen teamwork

Flexibility shifts

UK right to work

Job description

About Us:

Brat Climpson’s Arch is a dynamic and passionate neighbourhood restaurant serving seasonal wood-fired dishes in a unique courtyard space beneath the arches of London Fields. We place great importance on our relationships with suppliers and ensure staff are well informed about the produce we use. Located in the space where Chef Tomos Parry’s independent cooking style first took shape, the restaurant reflects that same energy. Our menu and wine list change daily. Brat x Climpson’s Arch is a friendly, enthusiastic restaurant that offers the chance to work with some of the best produce in the UK while building strong culinary knowledge and skill.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Head Chef in creating a harmonious and efficient kitchen environment where the team feels confident and the culture is strong.
• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation and presentation to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with regular tastings, training sessions, and briefings to keep the front-of-house and junior kitchen teams informed.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration by participating in 121 meetings, appraisals, and development plans for junior chefs.
• Encourage full participation in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Work with the General Manager and Head Chef to maintain the organisational structure, succession planning and develop effective plans for nurturing future talent.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef, Head of Sourcing, and Head Butcher to monitor product quality and consistency of produce, ensuring excellence in all dishes.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of our produce and suppliers to ensure high-quality ingredient selection.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislative requirements to uphold a 5-star EHO rating.
• Assist the Head Chef and kitchen management team in delivering P&L responsibilities, helping to achieve gross profit, margin, and labour targets.

What you’ll bring:

• Passion and knowledge of restaurants, good cooking, good sourcing of food and drink are a great headstart. But most important is the appetite to learn, grow and be a part of building the most exciting restaurant group in London.
• 5 years of experience in a fast paced kitchen, where excellence is consistent on every plate.
• You enjoy being part of a kitchin team that thrives off good energy and exciting dishes.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts across 5 out of 7 days.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application!