Sous Chef, Chelsea , £50,000 + overtime and tronc

A prestigious restaurant in Chelsea, London, is seeking a Sous Chef offering a salary of £50,000 plus overtime and tronc. The role involves collaborating closely with the Executive and Head Chefs to maintain high culinary standards while working with seasonal ingredients. Ideal candidates will possess fine dining experience, a passion for food, and a collaborative spirit. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, contributing innovative ideas for the menu, and mentoring junior team members. The restaurant promotes excellent training, career progression, and a supportive work culture, making it an attractive opportunity for aspiring chefs.

Sous Chef, Chelsea , £50,000 + overtime and tronc
£50,000 + tronc and overtime
Location: Chelsea, London

We are excited to be partnering with a stunning restaurant based in the heart of Chelsea, renowned for serving exquisite modern British cuisine using the freshest seasonal ingredients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join a dynamic team in a fine dining environment.

About the Role:
As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in supporting the Executive Chef and the Head Chef in delivering the highest standards of food and service. You will have the opportunity to work with top-quality ingredients, ensuring every dish reflects the restaurant’s commitment to seasonal, modern British cuisine.

The ideal Sous Chef

• Fine Dining Exposure: The ideal Sous Chef will have experience in a fine dining kitchen, ideally in a similar modern British cuisine
• Passionate About Food: You must have a true passion for food, be excited by food trends, and enjoy creating memorable culinary experiences, as your ideas will be listened to when planning the dishes
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a similar, ideally Rosette restaurant
• Team Player: A strong team ethos and a positive attitude towards collaboration and training are key.
• Drive for Development: Our client promotes a fantastic people culture and offers excellent training, mentorship, and real opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef and the Head Chef
• Bring innovative ideas to the table when planning dishes for their seasonal changing menu
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness
• Support in managing junior members of the team and help them develop their skills
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented according to the restaurant’s standards
• Stay up to date with food trends and bring fresh ideas to the menu

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary plus overtime tronc and other perks
• Excellent benefits package
• Fantastic work culture with great training and development opportunities
• The chance to work with the very best seasonal ingredients
• A supportive and encouraging team environment

If you are a Sous Chef passionate about modern British cuisine and want to be part of a progressive, innovative kitchen team, we would love to hear from you!

AMRT1_UKCT