Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Great Perks & Growth Path

Honest Burgers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge to the team

Staff meals

Birthday off

29 days holiday including bank

Refer a Friend scheme

GP 24/7 online

Discounts

Cycle to work

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced parental pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Honest Burgers in East Dulwich is seeking a Sous Chef to lead on shift, ensure high standards, and support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations. You will drive food quality, safety, and a positive team culture to deliver consistent guest experiences.

Join a busy, customer-centric kitchen with progression opportunities and a focus on teamwork, training, and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing and developing your team
• Running service and pass
• Managing Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance
• Supporting Head Chef in recruitment and training
• Meeting set KPI’s
• Kitchen audits
• Stock and COGS management
• Compliance & Reporting
• Constant improvement to the service and restaurant’s performance

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety

Food standards

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Recruitment & training

KPI focus

Audits

Stock management

COGS

Compliance

Reporting

Job description

Honest Burgers in East Dulwich is seeking a Sous Chef to lead on shift, ensure high standards, and support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations. You will drive food quality, safety, and a positive team culture to deliver consistent guest experiences.

Join a busy, customer-centric kitchen with progression opportunities and a focus on teamwork, training, and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.