Sous Chef

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Limited; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious dining establishment in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join its team. The role involves assisting in kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards in food preparation, and leading the kitchen brigade. Candidates should have previous fine dining experience and a passion for high-quality food. This position offers competitive pay and various staff benefits including training opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rate

Access to training & development

50% staff discount on food and drink

Preferential room rates

Mental health support

Discount on industry offers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a premium high-volume restaurant.
• Solid understanding of classic cooking methods.
• Ability to innovate and create dishes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation.
• Lead, manage, and motivate kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Culinary knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Recruitment Manager at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join a passionate and talented kitchen team at the River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at The Savoy Hotel in London. The River Restaurant is a classic, stylish all-day dining restaurant with shellfish and seafood focus, featuring an à la carte menu and views of the River Thames.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Executive Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations while supervising and developing the brigade
• Ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery
• Facilitate effective communication across all sections of the kitchen

The successful candidate will

• Be passionate about delivering high quality, seasonal food
• Show motivation and leadership to represent the Gordon Ramsay Brand and its standards
• Have previous experience as a Sous Chef within a premium high-volume, quality restaurant, preferably in fine dining
• Have comprehensive culinary knowledge; experience in a Grill concept is desirable
• Understand classic cooking methods and seasonality, with ability to innovate
• Have keen attention to detail to maintain high standards of food quality
• Lead the team confidently alongside the Executive Chef
• Have substantial experience in a similar role within a fine dining environment
• Be able to lead, manage, motivate and develop a team and enhance skills

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay rate
• Wage stream employer: employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday
• Global training and development opportunities including WSET Accreditation Levels 1-3
• Opportunity to work with outstanding culinary and front-of-house talent
• 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants
• 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes for you and Friends & Family
• Preferential room rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels
• 30% discount on bookings for Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants
• MYNDUP: up to 2 hours per month of free, anonymous mental health support
• 50% off Membership to CODE for unlimited industry offers
• Amazing family meals on duty

If you have a passion for food and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you.

We do receive a high volume of applications; only those progressing will be contacted.

At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion and to creating an environment where our teams can thrive.