Sous Chef - The George, Fitzrovia

Ardent Pub Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected pub group in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at The George. In this role, you will manage daily kitchen activities, contribute to innovative menu development, and ensure high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate has prior experience in similar roles and is passionate about creating exceptional dishes. Join a team dedicated to fostering community and excellence in the culinary arts.

Benefits

50% discount at JKS Group

Quarterly team award of 1000

Private Healthcare with Vitality

40% gym discount

Employee Referral Bonus up to 800

Tasty staff meals

WSET Training

Supplier trips

Twice yearly staff parties

1 paid day for charity work

CODE Membership

Bespoke training courses

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a high-quality kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food trends and quality produce.
• Proven experience managing and motivating a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Contribute to menu development and food quality.
• Lead the kitchen team in preparation and presentation.

Skills

Managing and training kitchen staff

Understanding of food trends

Creativity in cooking and presentation

Health and safety compliance

Confidence in scheduling

Job description

Overview

As Sous Chef at The George, you will play a pivotal role in delivering consistently high-quality, innovative dishes across our pubs. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll contribute to menu development while helping to manage the day-to-day kitchen operation. This includes overseeing prep schedules, stock control, budgeting, and kitchen maintenance, as well as leading, developing, and motivating the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef within a high-quality restaurant or pub
• A strong understanding of food trends, seasonality, and quality produce
• A creative, detail-driven approach to cooking and presentation
• Proven experience managing, training, and motivating a kitchen team
• Confidence in scheduling, managing, and reviewing staff rotas
• A solid working knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance procedures

If you're ambitious, passionate about great food, and looking to progress your career within a respected and growing pub group, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Company

At Ardent Pub Group, the greatest welcome isn't just something we give to our guests - it's something we extend to everyone who walks through our doors. Our pubs are built on warmth, character and community, and that only works when the people who make them thrive feel respected, valued and able to be themselves. We believe that a diverse team makes for a better pub: richer ideas, better problem-solving, more creativity and a stronger connection to the communities we serve. Inclusion isn't an initiative for us - it's part of how we operate every day.

At Ardent Pub Group, everything starts with people. Whether you're walking into one of our pubs or joining our team, you'll be met with genuine warmth. We build pubs that are rooted in their communities, driven by purpose and built to last. We operate three acclaimed pubs - The George (Fitzrovia), The Cadogan Arms (Chelsea), and The Hound (Chiswick) - each rooted in tradition but full of fresh energy. In 2024, we were named Food-Led Pub Group of the Year at the R200 Awards, with The Cadogan Arms and The George both featured in the Top 100 Gastropubs list. We are proud to be included in CODE Hospitality's Happiest Places to Work for 2025.

Our mission is to deliver the gold standard of public houses - where quality food, drink, and service create exceptional experiences. If that resonates, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits and Culture

• JKS Group Discount 50%
• 1000 quarterly Values team award
• Private Healthcare with Vitality (dependent on role and length of service)
• 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Tasty and nutritious Staff meals
• Employee Referral Bonus up to 800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Wagestream - Advance your pay
• Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life