Sous Chef Megans London

Megan's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant group in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Sous Chef who thrives in a high-energy kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with fresh ingredients and the ability to lead a team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and service. This position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 per year and various perks including team socials, discounts, and training opportunities. Join a diverse and supportive team that values its people and fosters inclusivity.

Benefits

50% off dining

Team socials

Employee Assistance Programme

Early access to wages

Long service awards

Free meals on shift

Pension contributions

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a premium branded fresh-food kitchen.
• Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in maintaining high standards.
• Manage operations during busy periods.
• Ensure fresh ingredient utilization.

Skills

Fresh ingredients expertise

Leadership

High standards maintenance

Kitchen management

Job description

Bring your passion for fresh food and team spirit to a kitchen where the energy’s high and the standards even higher.

💙 What we're looking for...

Are you a Sous Chef who lives and breathes fresh ingredients and isn’t afraid to get stuck in when the kitchen’s buzzing? You’ll be the kind of leader who lifts the team up, keeps standards sky-high, and still finds the joy in it all when the ticket machine won’t stop.

If you’ve cut your teeth in a premium branded fresh‑food kitchen, whether that’s as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a restaurant or a lively gastro pub, brilliant. But if your path’s been a bit different and you’ve still got the skills, the hunger, and the spark? Hit apply and tell us what you’re all about.

💙 What's in it for you?

Pay

• 💸 Salary package of up to £45000 per year* (combined fixed annual salary and base tronc), plus additional, uncapped tronc potential, based on site performance. Overall, on track earnings £49000 based on current site performance.

Perks & Treats

✨ 50% off when you dine with your favourite people

🎉 Plenty of fun, feel‑good team socials

🧠 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 'Hospitality Action' - free, confidential support 24/7 including mental health sessions

💸 Early access to wages through Stream

🎁 Long service awards and celebrations

🍽️ Free, delicious Megan’s food & drinks on every shift

🛟 Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & 28 days holiday

Grow With Us

🚀 Ongoing training & real progression opportunities - if you want to move into leadership, we’ll back you

🌱 Get involved in new openings as we grow

🏙️ Opportunities to move between our neighbourhood restaurants and build your career across the group

💙 About us...

We’re an independently owned, dog‑friendly collection of 20+ neighbourhood restaurants, serving up fresh Mediterranean‑inspired food from brunch through to cocktails. With exciting growth plans, there are big opportunities to build your career with us, plus plenty of fun along the way - our team parties are the stuff of legends. We’re a diverse, inclusive bunch who make sure everyone feels genuinely welcome, and we’re proud to support local charities and be a real force for good in our communities.

At Megan’s, our people are the magic. Yes, we’ve got dreamy interiors, food inspired by sunny places and fresh cocktails shaken to perfection, but the real reason our restaurants feel so special? The team. They’re what set us apart and what everyone who works here and visits us loves most.

If you’re ready to be part of our amazing team and take the next step in your career, apply to be our next superstar GM and unleash your magic!

Megan’s Restaurants is equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

*Package includes membership of an independently managed tronc arrangement through which service charge is allocated outside of and in addition to your basic pay from your employment