Sous Chef - Central London Hotel

Hamilton Mayday; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel kitchen in London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef. This role includes leading a team, ensuring high food quality, and managing kitchen operations. Ideal candidates should have previous Sous Chef experience, strong leadership skills, and a love for food. This position offers a competitive salary of £39k plus benefits, including career progression, paid training, and meal provisions while on shift.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £39k + tronc

40 hours contract

Clear career progression

Paid training

Free meals on shift

Food and drink discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous experience.
• Organised and passionate about food.
• Strong work ethic and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Assist with menu development and training.
• Control food costs, waste, and GP.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food quality control

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and help lead a large, fast‑paced hotel kitchen in central London.

You will play a key role in day‑to‑day kitchen operations, menu execution, staff training, and maintaining high food quality and cost controls. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, hands‑on chef who enjoys leading teams and delivering consistent, high‑quality food.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Assist with menu development and training
• Control food costs, waste, and GP

What We're Looking For

• Previous Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous experience
• Leadership skills in a high‑volume or hotel kitchen
• Organised, reliable, and passionate about food
• Team‑focused with a strong work ethic

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £39k + tronc
• 40 hours contract
• Clear career progression and paid training
• Free meals on shift
• Excellent hotel, food, and drink discounts
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Friendly, supportive working environment

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a professional, people‑focused kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.