Sous Chef – New Venue – Bayswater
- Join the opening team of a new hospitality venue as a Sous Chef.
- Lead kitchen operations and support the Head Chef during the venue launch.
- Help establish kitchen systems and maintain high food safety standards.
Job Overview
A brand-new hospitality and entertainment venue is opening Soon, and we’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team and play a key role in establishing the kitchen from day one.
Backed by an established and growing hospitality group, this is a great opportunity to join a new kitchen from the ground up, work closely with the Head Chef, and help build the systems, standards and team culture that will drive the venue forward.
The food offering will be fresh, approachable and family-focused, with a broad menu of crowd favourites including burgers, parmas, pizzas, share plates and quality casual dining dishes.
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef through the opening period, launch and ongoing operation of the venue.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced chef who enjoys being on the tools, leading a team during service and helping maintain an organised, efficient and positive kitchen.
You’ll be a key second-in-command and will need to be confident stepping up to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the Head Chef through the venue opening and ongoing operations
- Assist with training, developing and supervising the BOH team
- Help establish kitchen systems, procedures and service standards
- Lead preparation and service across busy trading periods
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
- Assist with ordering, stock control, food costs and wastage
- Maintain high food safety, cleanliness and compliance standards
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
- Help build a positive, accountable and professional kitchen culture
- Work closely with the Head Chef and wider venue leadership team
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef in a busy restaurant, pub, club or large-format venue
- Strong hands-on cooking skills and confidence leading a team
- Experience working in a high-volume kitchen
- A good understanding of food costs, stock control and kitchen compliance
- A practical, organised and reliable approach
- Passion for producing consistent, quality food
- Ability to remain calm and take the lead during busy services
- A team-first attitude and willingness to support the Head Chef
- Availability across weekends and key trading periods
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Brand-new kitchen and venue opening in October
- The opportunity to be part of the opening team from day one
- Support from an established and expanding hospitality group
- Work alongside an experienced Head Chef and venue leadership team
- Genuine opportunity to develop towards a future Head Chef position
- Career progression as the group continues to grow
- The chance to help shape the kitchen culture and standards from the ground up
If you’re an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge, or a strong senior chef ready to step up, this is an opportunity to join a brand-new venue and be part of the journey from day one.
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