Sous chef White Swan London Up to £36,760 plus bonus OTE

McMullen & Sons Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run hospitality business in Greater London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality food, managing stock control, and supporting the Head Chef. Previous kitchen experience is essential, along with the ability to train and support the kitchen team. The role offers a competitive salary between £35,535 and £36,760 per annum, along with various perks including discounts on meals and training through the GROW Programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus scheme

Shift flexibility

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

60% discounted meals when working

25% discount on food and 20% off drinks on days off

Training and career development

Full chef uniform

Qualifications

• Essential kitchen experience, preferably in a busy environment.
• Willingness to take responsibility and develop professionally.
• Strong focus on food safety and health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food concepts to exceed guest expectations.
• Manage food stock control including ordering and wastage.
• Support Head Chef and manage kitchen in their absence.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team training and development

Job description

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as an Assistant Kitchen Manager. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home‑grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Sous chef

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about beer and food, love people, enjoy making their day and thrive in a busy environment that’s the hub of the community then you could be our next Sous chef. We can offer you…

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Contracted 45 hours a week
• Shift flexibility
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform

Key Responsibilities of a Sous Chef

• Delivering the food concept to company standard and exceeding guest expectations
• All aspects of food stock control including ordering, deliveries, stock taking and control of wastage
• Supporting the Head Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and deputising in their absence
• Training and developing the kitchen team so that they can reach their potential
• All aspects of Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance in accordance with the law and company policy

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen is essential. You must be keen to develop, willing to take on responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

AKM £35,535 - £36,760 per annum includes average tronc £1,918 (based on Tronc paid out May/June 2025)