220626- Sous Chef - London - Fresh Food Cafe - 40 Hour Week - £37.5k - £45k

Full-time Permanent Sous Chef

Description Sous Chef

£37,500 - £45,000 DOE Full-Time Approximately 40 Hours Per Week Daytime Shifts Only

Why Join My Client?

My client is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join a well-established, independently owned hospitality business in West London.

This role offers the chance to work with fresh, seasonal produce, contribute to menu development, and play a key role in shaping a growing food and events operation-all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with no split shifts.

• Competitive salary of £37,500 - £45,000 DOE
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Daytime shifts only
• No split shifts
• Regular working pattern for improved work-life balance
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Free or discounted meals whilst on duty
• Staff discounts across the wider business and selected products
• Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday
• Opportunity to contribute to menu development and seasonal specials
• Creative input and autonomy within the kitchen
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Genuine opportunity to influence the future food offering

The Opportunity

My client operates a busy and highly regarded café and events venue within a unique and beautiful setting in the heart of West London.

Serving a loyal local community alongside private events and functions, the business is entering an exciting period of development with plans to evolve its food offering towards a more seasonal, restaurant quality menu while continuing to deliver exceptional event catering.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sous Chef who wants to be more than just a number in a brigade. The successful candidate will have genuine input into menu creation, seasonal development, and kitchen operations.

The Role

Working closely with the Café & Hospitality Manager, you will be a hands on leader within the kitchen, supporting daily service, maintaining high standards, and helping drive the food offering forward.

This role requires someone who is confident working in a fast paced fresh food environment, enjoys leading by example, and takes pride in delivering consistently excellent food.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day to day running of the kitchen
• Lead service in the absence of senior management
• Prepare and deliver fresh, high quality dishes to a consistently high standard
• Assist in developing seasonal menus and specials
• Contribute ideas to improve the food offering and customer experience
• Manage food preparation, stock rotation, and waste control
• Ensure compliance with all Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
• Support and develop junior kitchen team members
• Work collaboratively with front of house colleagues to deliver exceptional service
• Assist with catering for private events and functions

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a passionate chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients and wants the opportunity to make a real impact.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef
• Experience working within a fresh food kitchen
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• The ability to lead a small team during service
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen compliance
• A passion for seasonal produce and quality ingredients
• Confidence working under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Creativity and enthusiasm for menu development

Working Pattern

• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Day shifts
• No split shifts
• Weekend availability required
• Typical rota pattern includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with flexibility where required to support business needs

Location

West London (W9)

Easily accessible via public transport, with a nearby Underground station just a short walk from the venue.

Equal Opportunities

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