Sous Chef: Lead a sustainable, innovative kitchen

Fallow Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in London is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of food quality and sustainability. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen team, managing food and labor costs, and enhancing kitchen processes. The ideal candidate will have previous Sous Chef experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for innovative cooking techniques. This role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Continuous Learning and Development programmes

Wellbeing initiatives

Reward and recognition schemes

Free welcome lunch

50% restaurant discounts

25% Friends and Family discounts

50% discount on company retail

Supplier trips and team socials

Staff meal during your shift

Increased holiday entitlement after three years

Enhanced parental leave after one year

Sabbaticals after three years

Opportunity for professional pop-up nights

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen.
• A passion for sustainability and innovative cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to creating a positive kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team with the Head Chef.
• Continuously assess and improve kitchen processes.
• Manage food and labour costs to ensure profitability.
• Organize and rotate stock according to purchasing guidelines.
• Work closely with the General Manager for customer experience.

Skills

Sustainability commitment

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading restaurant group in London is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of food quality and sustainability. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen team, managing food and labor costs, and enhancing kitchen processes. The ideal candidate will have previous Sous Chef experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for innovative cooking techniques. This role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits.