Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Path to Head Chef + Tips & Perks

St Stephens Tavern; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage £15.30

Tips

60% off meals on shift

Free chef uniform

Kitchen shoes

Head Chef path

Level 3 apprenticeship

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

St Stephens Tavern, a premium pub in Westminster, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join a supportive kitchen team. You’ll supervise, assist during service, and ensure high standards of cooking and food safety in a busy environment.

We offer £15.30 per hour plus tips, 60% off meals on shift, a free chef uniform and kitchen shoes, plus a clear path to Head Chef and a Level 3 apprenticeship. Join a warm, dedicated team with strong development support.

Qualifications

• Organised chef with supervisory experience who can run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Adheres to central specs for cooking and presentation with no variations.
• Comfortable with admin tasks and food safety/allergen rules.
• Motivating, supportive team player who helps others grow.
• Thrives in a busy kitchen and cares about craft.
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability.
• Seeking long-term, secure role with talent recognition.

Responsibilities

• Organise and run service when needed.
• Cook using a range of techniques and equipment.
• Follow central specs for cooking and presentation with no variations.
• Ensure food safety and allergen compliance.
• Motivate and support the team to grow.
• Commit to sustainability and compliance.
• Progress toward Head Chef and Level 3 apprenticeship.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Presentation standards

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Team player

Allergen rules

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship

Job description

St Stephens Tavern, a premium pub in Westminster, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join a supportive kitchen team. You’ll supervise, assist during service, and ensure high standards of cooking and food safety in a busy environment.

We offer £15.30 per hour plus tips, 60% off meals on shift, a free chef uniform and kitchen shoes, plus a clear path to Head Chef and a Level 3 apprenticeship. Join a warm, dedicated team with strong development support.