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Sous Chef
Sous Chef
About the Role
Our kitchen is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our successful brigade as we continue to grow. We’re looking for someone who is extremely passionate about food and eager to learn.
Your Rewards
As a Sous Chef, we offer these benefits:
- Highly competitive salary
- 50% discount on food and drink (for up to 6 people) at SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle restaurants
- 28 days’ holiday allowance
- Complimentary meal and drink during shifts
- Cycle to work scheme
- ‘Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme
- Employee of the Month rewards
- Internal training and career development
- Pension Scheme (including employer contributions)
- Yearly Staff award ceremony and party
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Your Requirements
The Sous Chef must be able to step into the Head Chef’s responsibilities when needed. The role primarily focuses on the hot kitchen line, with key responsibilities including:
- Managing staff and ensuring food is prepared, plated, and served properly and efficiently
- Assisting with menu planning and ordering (secondary but important role)
- Maintaining full ownership and accountability in your responsibilities
Preferred qualities:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role
- Experience working with similar cuisine styles
- Strong English communication skills with a willingness to adapt and learn
- Ability to follow recipes, maintain recipes, processes, and industry standards precisely
- Drive, ambition, and hunger to grow within the team
- Flexible availability — willing to work any 5 days (Monday–Sunday)
- A proactive, hands-on approach to your duties
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About the Restaurant
Duck & Waffle redefinishes traditional British cuisine with playful, broad European influences, focusing on local, rustic, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. Our dishes are designed for sharing and sampling, while an inclusive, vibrant atmosphere and iconoclastic cocktail experience accompany them. Open from sunrise to sunrise, Duck & Waffle offers all-day dining—brunch, late-night, desserts—ensuring guests are welcomed 24/7.
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