Sous Chef - D&D London - London

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chef & Cook in Greater London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for our Italian fine dining restaurant. You will lead the kitchen during service and craft authentic Italian dishes with focus on pasta, pizza, and open-fire grilling.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, a flair for high-quality produce and a commitment to HACCP standards. Join a professional team dedicated to quality, creativity and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef in a quality Italian restaurant or fine dining.
• Strong leadership and team management during service.
• Passion for Italian ingredients and high-quality produce.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Italian dishes to the highest standards.
• Demonstrate strong skills in fresh pasta preparation, pizza and open-fire grilling.
• Maintain consistency, quality and attention to detail across every service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Lead the team during service and support the Head Chef.
• Support menu development and kitchen operations.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Fresh pasta

Pizza making

Grilling

Leadership

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

• Prepare and cook authentic Italian dishes to the highest standards.
• Demonstrate strong skills in fresh pasta preparation, pizza making and charcoal or open-fire grilling.
• Maintain consistency, quality and attention to detail across every service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain excellent organisation, cleanliness and mise en place.
• Support menu development, preparation and kitchen operations where required. We are looking for passionate, talented and motivated Sous Chefs to join our team at an Italian fine dining restaurant.
• Previous experience in a quality Italian restaurant or a fine dining environment.
• Strong technical skills in Italian cuisine, particularly pasta, pizza and grilling.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and passion for learning and developing.
• The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• A team player who takes pride in their work and is committed to delivering an excellent guest experience.

The ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for Italian cuisine, a strong understanding of fresh ingredients and high-quality produce, and the ability to deliver exceptional dishes in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen.,

For the Sous Chef position, we are looking for someone with strong leadership skills who can support the Head Chef, lead the team during service and help maintain the highest kitchen standards. If you are passionate about Italian cuisine and want to be part of a professional team dedicated to quality, creativity and excellence, we would love to hear from you.