Sous Chef - Pow Food - London

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chef & Cook is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality food and smooth kitchen operations. This role focuses on leadership, daily service, and maintaining standards across production areas.

You will oversee prep, ensure food hygiene, mentor junior staff, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead calmly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation and service to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier management.
• Help manage kitchen scheduling and team organisation.
• Train, mentor and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Ensure allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish planning.
• Monitor waste and support cost control initiatives.
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Organizational skills

Communication

Mentoring

Allergen procedures

Stock control

Cost control

Menu development

Adaptability (fast-paced)

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and organised Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food and kitchen operations. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role within the kitchen, helping manage daily service, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, supporting junior team members and ensuring efficient preparation and execution across all areas of production.,

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
• Oversee food preparation and service to ensure consistency and quality
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety
• Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier management
• Help manage kitchen scheduling and team organisation
• Train, mentor and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants
• Ensure allergen procedures and food safety standards are followed at all times
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal dish planning
• Monitor waste and support cost control initiatives
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the Head Chef's absence
  Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Senior Chef de Partie
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
• Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Passion for high-quality ingredients and consistent execution
• Flexible, reliable and team-oriented attitude

Desirable:

• Experience in high-volume workplace catering, contract catering or events
• Knowledge of nutrition, allergens and dietary requirements
• Food safety certification