Randolphs Private Household Staff Recruitment
Live-out Sous/Second Chef in Regents`s Park
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Live-out Sous/Second Chef in Regent's Park
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Regent's Park, London
Sector: Household Staff - Sous Chef
Salary: £50K and £65K gross per year
Currency: GBP
Start Date: ASAP
Advertiser: Victoria Life
Job Ref: 111284
Job Views: 9
Description
Wonderful opportunity for an experienced sous/second chef for a private residence in Central London. This position demands the utmost professionalism, discretion, and commitment to excellence. You will play a vital role in the day-to-day culinary operations, reporting directly to the Head Chef.
Schedule: The position is permanent, live-out, and full-time. There will be 5 shifts per week and 3 shift times per day: early 7am-3pm, mid 8am-5pm, and late/closing 12pm-9pm. There are sometimes slight variations on the times, depending on necessity, but it’s not often.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present all meals for the principal, family, and guests to the highest culinary and presentation standards.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef and House Manager to design menus for daily meals and events using seasonal ingredients.
- Maintain a safe, hygienic, and well-organised kitchen environment; ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Oversee food storage, rotation, and ordering to maintain stock levels efficiently while minimising waste.
- Assist with supervision, training, and scheduling of kitchen staff; promote teamwork and high performance.
- Act as Head Chef during absences, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and consistent standards.
- Maintain open communication with the principal’s household staff, Head Chef, and House Manager.
- Assist with financial administration such as petty cash, food costing, and stock-taking.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations, maintaining first aid awareness and recording incidents appropriately.
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You will work closely with a small, full-time kitchen team of two, supplemented by up to ten part-time staff during larger events. The position requires a combination of independent judgment, creativity, and coordination with the Head Chef and House Manager.
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Essential Requirements:
- Certified completion of a catering college or City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery
- Minimum five years’ experience in a high-quality dining environment
- Health & Safety qualifications
- Experience with fine dining in a private household
The successful candidate will be adaptable, professional, and discreet, with a passion for culinary excellence. The role requires initiative, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to perform with precision and grace under pressure.
Start: ASAP
Salary: Negotiable between £50K and £65K gross annual
Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.
Note: Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise the role on behalf of our client.
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