Senior Sous Chef - Cicoria by Angela Hartnett, Royal Opera House NEW Company of Cooks £50,000 p ...
Posted 5 hours 41 minutes ago by Chartwells - Independent
Location: Cicoria by Angela Hartnett, Royal Opera House, London
Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 over 7, 40 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
About UsWe're Company of Cooks, and together with Angela Hartnett, we've created something truly special on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House. Cicoria is a celebration of ingredient-led, seasonal Italian-inspired food served all day on a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.
With a menu curated by one of the UK's most respected chefs, we deliver a refined yet welcoming dining experience rooted in quality, simplicity, and soul. Now, we're looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen brigade and elevate every plate that leaves our pass.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
- Lead and inspire the team during service, maintaining calm and quality under pressure
- Take responsibility for maintaining high standards across all sections
- Ensure dishes are consistently prepared and presented to spec
- Assist with rota management, stock control, and ordering
- Train and mentor junior team members to promote growth and efficiency
- Uphold food hygiene, safety, and allergen standards at all times
- Contribute to menu development, bringing ideas and creativity to seasonal specials
- Confident stepping in and leading a team of 20 - 30 Chefs
- A strong knowledge of Italian cuisine is highly desirable
- Confidence in leading a section and supporting the wider kitchen team
- Passion for high-quality, seasonal ingredients and modern cooking techniques
- A team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
- Committed to maintaining a clean, organised, and disciplined kitchen environment
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and across a full-time rota
- Right to work in the UK
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.
A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident