Sous Chef Job

Sous Chef Job, Fitzrovia, London

An exciting opportunity for a talented and reliable Sous Chef to join a highly regarded independent, chef led dining concept in London, known for its seasonal, creative, and produce driven approach. This is a unique role within an intimate kitchen environment, focused on delivering a refined set menu experience with a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and collaboration. This is a hands on Sous Chef position working closely with the Head Chef to deliver a consistent and high quality set menu offering. Reliability and consistency are critical, this is a small team where every service counts.

The Role Working Pattern

• Wednesday (Prep Day)
  • Midday - 5/6pm (flexible depending on workload)
• Thursday to Saturday (Service Days)
  • Approx. 4:00pm - close (typically 12:00-1:00am)
• Sunday to Tuesday
  • Off
• Total Hours
  • 35-40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Service

• Support the delivery of a high-quality, seasonal set menu
• Maintain consistency and precision across all dishes
• Contribute to prep and mise en place for service days
• Assist in service execution across both core and experimental concepts

Kitchen Operations

• Work closely with the Head Chef on daily operations
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
• Support stock control and prep planning

Team Contribution

• Be a dependable, consistent presence within a small team
• Contribute positively to kitchen culture and service flow
• Adapt to both structured and more creative service styles

Candidate Profile Experience

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous
• Background in quality led, fresh food kitchens
• Experience with set menus or tasting menus preferred

Attributes

• Highly reliable and consistent
• Calm under pressure in a small team environment
• Passionate about seasonal, produce led cooking
• Flexible and adaptable in a creative setting
• Strong attention to detail

Salary & Package

• Salary - £41,600 plus tips
• 35-40 hours per week
• Consistent 3 day weekend (Sunday-Tuesday off)