Sous Chef, Premium London Gastropub

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression to Head Chef

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in London (Fitzrovia) is seeking a Sous Chef ready to take the next step toward Head Chef. You will support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations, lead service and work with seasonal British produce and charcoal cooking.

Located in Central London, the venue offers £40,000-£42,000 plus tronc, with opportunities for growth as the business expands. Join an ambitious team that values quality ingredients and strong kitchen discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.
• Passion for quality ingredients and well-executed food.
• Experience in a quality restaurant, gastropub or fresh-food kitchen.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a team through service.
• Understanding of kitchen costs, stock control and food safety.
• Ambition to progress towards a Head Chef role.
• Willingness to grow and contribute to a future-facing business.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead services and ensure food is delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality British produce.
• Maintain strong preparation, organisation and kitchen discipline.
• Assist with menu development, specials and seasonal changes.
• Train and develop junior chefs, helping them improve their skills.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and GP management and minimising waste.
• Take ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Help prepare the business for future growth and progression opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Kitchen discipline

Food safety

Ambition to Head Chef

Job description

Sous Chef, Premium London Gastropub

Career Progression to Head Chef

Location: Fitzrovia, Central London | Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 Plus Tronc

Are you a Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career, with your sights set on becoming a Head Chef?

COREcruitment is working with a distinctive London pub and restaurant to find a talented Sous Chef who wants to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility and grow with an ambitious hospitality business.

This is not your typical pub kitchen. Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the venue combines the character of a traditional British pub with a contemporary food offering, seasonal British ingredients and a strong focus on cooking over charcoal, ember and flame.

The business has a distinctive identity, with a creative vision that brings together quality food, carefully selected drinks and a setting with real personality. The food offering includes seasonal dishes, quality meat and fish, sharing plates and traditional Sunday roasts, with an emphasis on fresh produce and cooking that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a motivated Sous Chef who can support the Head Chef in delivering consistently high standards across preparation, service and kitchen management.

You'll be joining a business with plans to expand, including a new opening next year. For the right person, this presents an opportunity to develop alongside the business, gain valuable experience and work towards a future Head Chef position.

You’ll be trusted to take responsibility, contribute ideas and help build a kitchen team that takes pride in its food and performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.


• Leading services and ensuring food is delivered to a consistently high standard.


• Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality British produce.


• Maintaining strong preparation, organisation and kitchen discipline.


• Supporting menu development, specials and seasonal changes.


• Training and developing junior chefs, helping them improve their skills.


• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.


• Assisting with stock control, ordering, GP management and minimising waste.


• Taking ownership of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.


• Helping prepare the business for future growth and progression opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready for the next step.


• A genuine passion for quality ingredients and well-executed food.


• Experience in a quality restaurant, gastropub or fresh-food-led kitchen.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead a team through service.


• A positive, hands‑on approach and the confidence to take responsibility.


• An understanding of kitchen costs, stock control and food safety.


• Ambition to progress towards a Head Chef role as your experience develops.


• Most importantly, we want someone who wants to grow, contribute and be part of a business with plans for the future.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 - £42,000 plus tronc Circa 10k depending on experience.


• The opportunity to work in a distinctive, quality‑led London food operation.


• Exposure to seasonal menus, quality produce and charcoal‑led cooking.


• Support from an experienced senior kitchen team.


• Greater responsibility and opportunities to develop your management skills.


• The potential to progress towards a Head Chef position as the business expands.