Sous Chef — Lead a Fast-Paced Kitchen + Free Daily Meals

Honest Greens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive wage

Free daily food in our restaurants

50% discount in our restaurants

Awesome corporate events

Internal growth opportunities

International, open-minded and unique팀

Job summary

Honest Greens is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen when needed. The role focuses on high-volume dining, ensuring fresh, delicious, and well-presented food while developing the kitchen team on every shift.

You will oversee food prep, storage, orders, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for growth into Head Chef positions. Immediate start and full-time hours offered in a dynamic restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent in high-volume kitchens.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
• Fluent English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ambition to grow into Head Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in overseeing food preparation, storage, FIFO, recipes, and plating standards.
• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and manage the shift, team, and quality standards.
• Prepare ingredient and material orders based on stock levels and restaurant needs.
• Check deliveries, verify invoices, and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Monitor portion control, waste, and productivity to meet cost targets.
• Assist with kitchen rotas and shift planning to ensure adequate staffing.
• Run daily/weekly cleaning routines and maintain food safety records.
• Communicate using company tools for reporting and organization.
• Coach and train new and existing team members on stations and standards.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Food Safety & Hygiene

Team Leadership

Staff Training

Operational Efficiency

English Fluent

Spanish a plus

Education

Food Safety Certification Level 2

Tools

Kitchen Management Tools

Job description

Honest Greens is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen when needed. The role focuses on high-volume dining, ensuring fresh, delicious, and well-presented food while developing the kitchen team on every shift.

You will oversee food prep, storage, orders, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for growth into Head Chef positions. Immediate start and full-time hours offered in a dynamic restaurant environment.