Sous Chef Fallow London Competitive industry pay

Roe Restaurant; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

WSET and Leadership courses

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff meals

Job summary

Fallow seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join our London kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef, bringing culinary expertise, leadership, and a commitment to sustainable, high-quality cooking to our dynamic dining team.

You will uphold top standards of food quality, innovation, and teamwork, mentoring junior staff and helping shape a forward-thinking kitchen culture at Fallow.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen.
• Strong leadership and ability to train and develop a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to a positive kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team with the Head Chef, ensuring high standards of food preparation, presentation and service.
• Continuously assess and improve kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Manage food and labour costs, including stock takes and budgeting targets.
• Organize and rotate stock, ordering according to Purchasing Team guidelines.
• Work with General Manager and front-of-house to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Organization

Team collaboration

Job description

Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. The essence of this combination makes up much of Fallows DNA, where conscious culinary creativity meets hospitality experience and passion. Fallow's permanent home in St James's market was established in November 2021 and has since attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ 'sustainable restaurant of the year' and the Caterer award for 'best new restaurant'.

As a Sous Chef at Fallow, you will work closely with our Head Chef, bringing your culinary expertise and leadership to create an exceptional dining experience. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, innovation, and sustainability, helping to shape a dynamic and forward-thinking kitchen.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the kitchen team with the Head Chef, ensuring a high standard of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Continuously assess and improve kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Manage food and labour costs, including stock takes, to ensure profitability and budget targets are met.
• Organize and rotate stock meticulously, ordering according to guidelines set forth by the Purchasing Team.
• Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless experience for customers.

About you:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen.
• A passion for sustainability and innovative cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to creating a positive kitchen culture.

The benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression.
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group.
• 25% Friends and Family discounts.
• 50% discount on company retail.
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.
• Staff meal during your shift.
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment.
• Enhanced parental leave (after one year's employment).
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment).
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night.

At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are well-known to be beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.