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Sous Chef
Sous Chef, London
A fine-dining restaurant in London, led by a well-renowned chef, is seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to join its kitchen. The restaurant’s high-profile reputation and Michelin-calibre standards make this a senior role for an accomplished chef wishing to maintain their level within elite fine dining.
About the Role
Reporting closely to the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will:
- Lead the kitchen during the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring smooth and flawless execution
- Ensure consistency across all kitchen sections during every service
- Collaborate on menu development, including new dishes, seasonal adjustments, and refined tasting menus
- Manage ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
- Train, mentor, and develop chefs de partie and junior team members
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP regulations
- Uphold the precision, discipline, and excellence expected in fine dining
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Key Responsibilities
- Run high-level services according to the restaurant’s exacting standards
- Oversee execution across all kitchen sections to guarantee uniformity
- Support development of new dishes, seasonal menus, and tasting menus
- Handle procurement, stock management, and vendor relations
- Develop, coach, and guide the kitchen brigade
- Adhere to the highest standards of food safety and regulatory compliance
- Maintain the restaurant’s distinguished kitchen standards
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Requirements
- Proven Michelin-starred experience as a Sous Chef (essential)
- Refined technique and consistency across multiple kitchen sectors
- Deep passion for produce, seasonality, and modern fine dining
- Calm, organized leadership under pressure during busy services
- Proven ability to train and develop kitchen staff
- Strong grasp of food safety, cost control, and stock management
- Right to work in the UK
Benefits
- Five-day work schedule: Three evenings double shifts and two singles, (~50 hours/week)
- Opportunity to be part of a respected kitchen brigade in one of London’s leading fine-dining restaurants
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