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At Kolamba, we celebrate the bold, vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka through food that is rooted in family recipes, cooked with care and served with genuine hospitality.
Located in the heart of Soho, Kolamba has become one of London's leading destinations for modern Sri Lankan cuisine. Our kitchen is fast-paced, ingredient-led and committed to producing exceptional food every service.
We're looking for a talented Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef in leading our kitchen team. This is an opportunity for an ambitious chef who enjoys developing people, maintaining exceptional standards and wants to build a long-term career within an independent restaurant group.
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You'll be a key leader in the kitchen, helping deliver consistently outstanding food whilst creating an environment where the team can learn, grow and enjoy coming to work.
- You'll lead from the front during service
- Support the development of our chefs
- Ensure every dish leaving the pass reflects the standards Kolamba is known for
About You
You're currently a Sous Chef or an experienced Junior Sous Chef in a quality, fresh-food restaurant.
- You thrive in a busy service and lead by example
- You have a passion for bold, flavour-led cooking and high-quality ingredients
- You're organised, calm under pressure and committed to developing your team
- Experience with Sri Lankan or South Asian cuisine is an advantage, but not essential—we'll teach our food to the right chef
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What We Offer
- Up to £20.00 per hour (including tronc)
- Paid holiday
- Company pension
- Delicious staff meals on every shift
- Generous dining discounts across the Kolamba Group
- Structured training and development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as we grow
- Work alongside passionate founders and a supportive leadership team
- Referral bonus scheme
If you're an ambitious Sous Chef looking to join one of London's leading independent restaurant groups and develop your career in a supportive, high-performing kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.
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