Sous Chef

Peoplebank; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality group in Tottenham is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Senior Sous and Head Chef. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage service quality, and train the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will bring substantial kitchen experience, strong leadership skills, and a creative approach to food preparation. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment with a commitment to hospitality excellence and team development.

Benefits

Refer a friend bonus

50% off food for you and loved ones

Access to counselling and healthcare services

Summer and Christmas team parties

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of all sections of the kitchen.
• Track record in training and motivating kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations and manage service.
• Lead training and development of kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef

Strong knowledge of health and safety

Creative approach

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary: Up to £40,000 per year + Variable Tronc

Join our kitchen leadership team - Bringing Bold Flavours To Life & Leading The Way In The Kitchen!

About Arcade:

Arcade is one of UK’s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

Whether you’re dreaming of crafting your own food concept, growing your skills from the ground up to management, or even launching your own business, we’re the place where your ideas can soar. With us, there’s no ceiling to you hitting your career goals and we’re here to help you make it happen!

About The Role:

As Arcade’s Sous Chef, you will support the Senior Sous and Head Chef in overseeing the daily kitchen operation. You’ll manage service, ensure food quality, and lead training and development across the team. From maintaining strict food safety standards to coaching junior chefs and managing stock, your leadership will help shape the success of the entire kitchen.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, kitchen all-rounder who is personable, and passionate about all thing’s food and drink. As a Sous Chef working closely with our kitchen teams you will:

• Get the opportunity to steer and guide a sizeable team of chefs across multiple brands within one site
• Ensure the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes
• Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in menu development
• Manage the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance
• Take a lead role in ensuring our teams comply with health, safety and compliance procedures

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Bring previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high quality and high volume environment
• Have a strong working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures
• Have strong knowledge of and practical understanding of all sections of the kitchen
• Bring a highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail
• Have a track record in training and motivating a kitchen brigade
• Have experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas
• Bring experience in reporting on kitchen finances and purchasing
• Are a natural leader who is keen to progress your career with a bold restaurant group!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working at Arcade:

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

At Arcade, we’re more than just a restaurant group... We’re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits of being part of the team:

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you’ve earned
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!