Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Create Menus, Grow with Training

Fentiman Arms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

20% discount in Young’s pubs andHotels

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday per year

Autonomy to create menus

Job summary

The Fentiman Arms is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our buzzy London pub. You will lead a passionate kitchen team, create exciting menus and daily specials, and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional British food in a welcoming setting.

We value hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proactive approach to driving sales while maintaining top health and safety standards. This is a full-time role based on-site in London.

Qualifications

• Experience championing excellent service through quality food.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Hands-on Chef with strong communication skills.
• Responsible for kitchen staff rota, training and health & safety.
• Creative with design and delivery of new dishes and specials.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for GP and labour controls.
• Pro-active approach to driving sales with kitchen and FOH teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations alongside Head Chef.
• Develop menus and daily specials with creative flair.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and GP management.
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with FOH to drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Menu development

Team development

Planning & organisation

Creativity

Sales growth mindset

Job description

The Fentiman Arms is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our buzzy London pub. You will lead a passionate kitchen team, create exciting menus and daily specials, and work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional British food in a welcoming setting.

We value hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proactive approach to driving sales while maintaining top health and safety standards. This is a full-time role based on-site in London.