Senior CDP

Senior Chef de Partie / Sous Chef - Temporary to Permanent Opportunity - Gastro Pub - East London (E16)

Are you an experienced Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef with a passion for fresh food and gastro pub dining, looking for your next exciting opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a 12-week ongoing temporary assignment within a busy gastro pub in East London (E16), with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong kitchen team, showcase your skills, and secure a long term role in a well-established venue.

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing 12-week temporary booking
• Opportunity to go permanent after successful completion
• Weekly pay while temporary
• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable, ongoing work
• Join a busy, fresh food gastro pub environment
• Immediate start available

The role

You will be working in a Senior CDP / Sous Chef capacity, supporting the kitchen team in delivering high quality gastro pub food to a consistently high standard.

Responsibilities include:

• Running kitchen sections confidently and independently
• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Supervising junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Maintaining excellent food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Working efficiently during busy service periods
• Supporting stock control, ordering, prep, and service management
• Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Senior CDP or Sous Chef in the UK
• Previous gastro pub or fresh food restaurant experience essential
• Strong leadership and section management skills
• Ability to perform well in a fast paced service environment
• Reliable, professional, and committed to ongoing work
• Looking for a long term opportunity

Certifications required

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Allergen Certificate
• Health & Safety Level 2
• COSHH Certificate
• Right to work in the UK

Location

East London - E16

Apply now

If you're a talented chef looking for a temporary to permanent opportunity in a fantastic gastro pub, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV today - immediate start available!