Sous Chef - Open Fire Restaurant - 45-50k - Central London

Role Overview

Sous Chef – Open Fire Restaurant - 45-50k - Central London An excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a food-led group cooking over charcoal and open fire, with creative small plates and a South Asian influence. A food-led group near London Bridge is seeking a Sous Chef to join its kitchen. The restaurant cooks over charcoal and open fire, with a menu of traditional, stripped back and inventiv

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of fresh ingredients according to specifications
• Operating commercial kitchen appliances, fryers, ovens, and dishwashers safely and efficiently
• Washing pots, pans, utensils, and sanitizing kitchen prep stations throughout service
• Monitoring food storage temperatures and completing food safety checklists (HACCP)
• Unloading catering deliveries, rotating stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene, waste management, and environmental health compliance

Candidate Requirements

• Enthusiastic attitude with a passion for food and working in high-tempo culinary environments
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification is an advantage, or willingness to complete during training
• Ability to work standing for extended periods and stay calm during busy lunch and dinner rushes
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards of food safety
• Valid right to work in the United Kingdom

What Is Offered

• Compensation: £50,000 / yr
• Contract Type: FULL TIME
• Location: Southwark, South East London
• Complimentary staff meals on duty and discounts across group restaurants
• Apprenticeship and culinary development pathways into Chef de Partie and Head Chef positions
• Share of tips / service charge (TRONC) where applicable
• Paid statutory annual leave and workplace pension scheme