Sous Chef – Brand New Opening, Lead Kitchen & Training

The Red Lion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Training and development

Career progression with new openings

Staff discounts across pubs, bars and餐

Team trips, incentives and socials

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral scheme up to £1000

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Red Lion is a historic pub group venue in London, offering a warm, eclectic setting with a modern kitchen focused on fresh premium and seasonal produce. We are seeking a Sous Chef who can lead the kitchen team when the Head Chef is absent and drive outstanding service and quality.

You will train and motivate staff, prepare dishes to the highest standard, and contribute to menu development to maximise sales and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in gastro pubs preferred.
• Able to lead kitchen team in Head Chef's absence.
• Passionate about training team to excite customers and deliver outstanding food.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence to ensure service and safety standards.
• Train and develop the kitchen team to meet high expectations.
• Prepare and present all dishes to an exceptional standard of presentation.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Support menu development, implementation and review to maximise sales.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team training

Menu development

Food presentation

Job description

The Red Lion is a historic pub group venue in London, offering a warm, eclectic setting with a modern kitchen focused on fresh premium and seasonal produce. We are seeking a Sous Chef who can lead the kitchen team when the Head Chef is absent and drive outstanding service and quality.

You will train and motivate staff, prepare dishes to the highest standard, and contribute to menu development to maximise sales and guest satisfaction.