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Sous Chef
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Company Description
Join one of London’s most historic pubs in the heart of Mayfair
Dating back to 1749, The Footman is one of London’s oldest pubs, combining centuries of heritage with a modern approach to dining, drinks, and hospitality.
Located just moments from Berkeley Square, The Footman has become a favourite destination for both Mayfair locals and visitors looking for quality food, fine wines, and a welcoming atmosphere. From relaxed lunches and elegant dinners to private dining experiences and special celebrations, we create memorable occasions built around great food and genuine hospitality.
Our kitchen focuses on fresh, modern British cooking, delivering a menu that balances classic pub favourites with seasonal dishes and carefully considered specials. Alongside our main dining offer, we are also known for hosting private events, canapés, and bespoke occasions where attention to detail is everything.
We’re looking for a passionate and hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and play an important role in maintaining and developing the food experience at The Footman.
Job Description
The Role
As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistently excellent food while supporting the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
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This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being involved in every part of the kitchen — from preparing and cooking during service to supporting stock control, placing orders, maintaining standards, and helping the team develop.
You’ll be trusted to bring ideas to the table, with the opportunity to contribute to menu development and suggest improvements where dishes or processes can be enhanced.
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What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and takes pride in doing things properly.
You’ll ideally have:
- Experience working in a fresh food pub, restaurant, or similar kitchen environment
- A strong understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, and ordering
- Confidence supporting busy services and private dining events
- A willingness to learn, follow direction, and continue developing your skills
- A positive attitude and a genuine team-focused approach
- The ability to build great relationships with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is reliable, sociable, and brings the right attitude to the kitchen every day.
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Why join The Footman?
The Footman offers the opportunity to work in a truly unique setting — a historic Mayfair pub with the standards and ambition of a premium dining venue.
You’ll gain experience across a varied operation, from daily service and Sunday roasts to private events and bespoke occasions. With the opportunity to influence dishes, develop your skills, and work alongside an experienced team, this is a great role for a chef looking to grow within a quality food-led environment.
What we offer
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:
- The opportunity to work in one of London’s most historic pubs
- Career development and ongoing training
- The chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Exposure to private dining and events
- A supportive and collaborative kitchen team
- Employee discounts
- Pension contribution
If you’re a passionate chef who enjoys working with fresh food, wants to be part of a great team, and is looking for a role where your ideas and contribution are valued, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary for Advertising: £38,500 - £46,000 + Bonus + Service Charge
Dept. L4/House: Footman (Mayfair) - 08786
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