Sous Chef

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern restaurant group is seeking a Sous Chef for their new flagship location in London. In this role, you will be crucial in launching the restaurant, overseeing kitchen operations, and developing the team. Candidates should have proven experience in high-quality, fresh food kitchens and strong leadership skills. The position offers an excellent salary of £45,000, a structured work environment, and a clear path to Head Chef as the group expands from 4 to 7 sites.

Benefits

Excellent salary of £45,000

45‑48 hour working week

Creative input on new menus

Fast progression path to Head Chef

Supportive environment with minimal turnover

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality, fresh food environments.
• Commercially aware with excellent understanding of kitchen systems.
• Passion for mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the launch of a flagship site.
• Lead daily kitchen operations.
• Develop the kitchen team and execute high-quality dishes.

Skills

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie

Strong leadership skills

Understanding of stock control

Experience with new restaurant openings

Team player with positive attitude

Job description

Sous Chef – New Opening – Modern Restaurant Group – London

45k base salary

Support the launch of a flagship site and accelerate your career within an award‑winning, expanding group.

I am delighted to partner with a highly respected, multi‑site restaurant group to appoint a Sous Chef for their exciting new opening in central London. This is a critical Sous Chef role offering a clear path to Head Chef within a people‑focused business renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional fresh food.

The Group & The Sous Chef Role:

• An award‑winning modern restaurant group with a Bib Gourmand standard for quality.
• Currently operating 4 successful London sites, with 3 new openings planned this year.
• The Sous Chef will be the right hand to the Head Chef in launching a new flagship restaurant.
• Responsibility for hands‑on section leadership, daily kitchen operations, and team development.
• A focus on executing simple, high‑quality dishes that showcase outstanding ingredients.

The Ideal Sous Chef Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie in high‑quality, fresh food environments.
• A background in recognised, quality‑driven restaurants is a significant advantage.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Experience with new restaurant openings or high‑volume kitchens is highly desirable.
• Commercially aware, with excellent understanding of stock control and kitchen systems.
• A collaborative, energetic team player with a positive attitude, committed to a sustainable chef lifestyle.

Why Apply For This Sous Chef Role?

• Excellent salary of £45,000 plus a significant monthly tronc.
• A sensible 45‑48 hour working week, promoting a true work‑life balance.
• Direct creative input and collaboration on new menus.
• A clear and fast progression path to Head Chef as the group expands from 4 to 7 sites.
• A structured, supportive environment known for minimal chef turnover and internal promotion.

Sound like you? This Sous Chef position is interviewing now.

To apply for this Sous Chef role, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.