Sous Chef - Premium Luxury Restaurant

Hesketh James; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 43.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent company benefits package

Industry-leading training & dev

Career progression opportunities

Company pension

Company events

Discounted or free food

Employee and store discounts

Work in one of London's premium dining

Descripción de la vacante

Hesketh James Recruitment seeks an experienced Sous Chef for a premium London restaurant. You will lead a brigade of 20+ chefs, drive performance, and uphold the highest culinary standards in a fast-paced, luxury setting.

You will develop people, manage operations, and contribute to ongoing kitchen profitability while delivering outstanding cuisine.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in premium or luxury restaurants.
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing a busy kitchen team.
• Strong kitchen organisation, planning, and operational management.
• Excellent knowledge of food cost control, labour and stock management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support a brigade of 20+ chefs in a high-volume, luxury kitchen.
• Drive kitchen performance and uphold exceptional culinary standards.
• Develop and coach team members to progress their careers.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to ensure consistency across all services.

Conocimientos

Sous Chef leadership

Team development

Kitchen organisation

Food cost control

High-volume kitchen operation

Descripción del empleo

Salary: £50,000 + Fantastic Benefits + Progression Opportunities

Salary Package: £50,000 + Excellent Benefits + Progression Opportunities

Are you an ambitious Sous Chef with a passion for exceptional Pan Asian cuisine, high-end hospitality, and developing outstanding kitchen teams?

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London's most talked-about luxury dining destinations, working alongside an established senior kitchen team in a high-volume, premium restaurant environment.

Our client operates a stunning, design-led restaurant that has quickly established itself as a leading name in London's luxury dining scene.

The business is genuinely people-first, having been recognised as one of the UK's Best Employers for three consecutive years. With ambitious but sustainable growth plans, they continue to expand organically while maintaining an exceptional culture and reputation across the industry.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to support the leadership and day-to-day operation of a talented brigade of over 20 chefs within a high-volume, luxury restaurant.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering outstanding food, and enjoys developing people. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help drive kitchen performance, maintain exceptional culinary standards, and ensure consistency across every service.

You’ll play a key role in motivating the brigade, managing kitchen operations, and creating an environment where talented chefs can develop and progress.

The Person

You are an experienced and commercially aware Sous Chef who thrives in premium restaurant environments. You combine strong technical ability with excellent leadership skills and a calm, organised approach.

You understand the importance of balancing food quality, consistency, profitability, and team engagement, and you’re ready to take the next step in your career within a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Most importantly, you’re passionate about cooking, leading by example, and helping those around you reach their potential.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a premium or luxury restaurant environment
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing a busy kitchen team
• Strong kitchen organisation, planning, and operational management skills
• Excellent knowledge of food cost control, labour management, stock control, and kitchen profitability
• Exceptional standards around food quality, consistency, and presentation
• The ability to perform under pressure within a high-volume operation
• A hands-on approach and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding cuisine
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider management team
• Ambition to develop your career and progress within a growing hospitality group

The Package

• Excellent company benefits package
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a highly respected and growing hospitality group
• Company pension
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee and store discounts
• The opportunity to work within one of London's most exciting premium restaurant kitchens

Hesketh James Recruitment are acting as the managing agent for this role on behalf of the client.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 72 hours. If you do not hear from us within this time, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.