Urban Pubs and Bars
Sous Chef
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Sous Chef Opportunity at The Roebuck
We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to join our team at The Roebuck, located in the heart of Chiswick High Road, just a 5-minute walk from Turnham Green tube station. The Roebuck is a beloved local pub known for its sunny courtyard garden and welcoming atmosphere. A long-standing favorite in the Chiswick community, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy al fresco dining, catch up with friends over drinks, or soak in the lively buzz of the bar.
Whether you’re a local or just passing through, The Roebuck offers a charming escape in the middle of the hustle and bustle.
Welcome to London's Biggest Independent Pub Company!
Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars, and restaurants across London.
In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognizing Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards. Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026. In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.
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The Role
This amazing opportunity is ideal for someone who:
- Loves working with fresh premium and seasonal products and preferably has experience within gastro pubs
- Loves working in a busy kitchen
- Understands and delivers a perfect service with or without the Head Chef present
- Can lead the kitchen team to success consistently
- Is excited by innovation and change to secure outstanding results for the business
Responsibilities
- Able to take responsibility for our kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety, and security expectations are all met to the highest standards
- Passionate about training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and deliver outstanding food
- Able to work with the Head Chef to train and uphold the agreed standards
- Able to assist the General Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products to maximize sales and enhance the customer experience
- Able to prepare and present all our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation as appropriate for the day of the week and time of day
- Able to support the Head Chef in the development, implementation, and review of the menu to maximize sales in line with pub vision and business plan
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What's In It For Me
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Be part of a brand new opening
- Training and development
- Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
- Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars, and restaurants
- Team trips, regular incentives, and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
- Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
- Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
- Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
- Cycle to work scheme
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