Sous Chef - Mute Swan, Hampton Court

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as a Sous Chef at a renowned establishment in Hampton Court. This role offers the opportunity to create exceptional dining experiences while leading kitchen operations and collaborating closely with the Head Chef. With a competitive salary package and a range of benefits including free meals, discounts, and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for culinary enthusiasts looking to grow their careers in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

Free Meals on Shift

30% Discount for Friends and Family

NEST Pension

Life Assurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Bonus of £1,000

Wellbeing Support

Health Checks and Virtual GP

Social Get-Togethers

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and hospitality at junior sous, sous, or kitchen manager level.
• Ability to drive food culture and engage customers with new dishes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Chef and lead kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

Skills

Catering Experience

Positive Attitude

Team Leadership

Education

Culinary Training

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Client:

Brunning & Price Limited

Location:

Hampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Sous Chef - Mute Swan, Hampton Court

Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom
Permanent
Package up to £40,000 inc TRONC plus paid overtime, great cash tips & benefits

Are you passionate about creating culinary masterpieces? As a Sous Chef at The Mute Swan in Hampton Court, you will be an integral part of our kitchen team, contributing to the creation of exceptional dining experiences. The role involves collaborating closely with the Head Chef, leading kitchen operations, and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

And there’s plenty in it for you!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £36,000 plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Paid overtime.
• Great cash tips*.

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Brunning & Price and our group including Wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get-togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thank-yous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 4 Senior Culinary Chef apprenticeships.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with Brunning & Price.

About you...

Previous experience in catering and hospitality in a restaurant, gastro pub or hotel at junior sous, sous or kitchen manager level is essential, as well as a positive attitude. Working alongside the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for running the kitchen, driving the food culture, and keeping your team and our customers engaged with exciting new dishes.