Sous Chef in London

Job description

Here’s your revised job advert tailored for a Sous Chef position:

SOUS CHEF – ICONIC NORTH LONDON DELICATESSEN

A renowned neighbourhood institution with years of heritage is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running its busy, multi-outlet kitchen operation in St John’s Wood.

The kitchen produces for a deli counter, ready-to-eat meals, breakfast/lunch service, and a popular dining terrace. The menu celebrates seasonality, Jewish and Eastern European classics, and top-quality produce — from schnitzel and chopped liver to soups, granola and picnic hampers.

THE ROLE

• Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations: service, prep, production
• Help manage a brigade of 4–6 chefs
• Maintain standards in food quality, safety, hygiene and EHO compliance
• Contribute to seasonal dish development and menu updates
• Ensure smooth ordering and stock control
• Mostly day shifts – latest finish 6:00 pm (occasional evenings)
• 5 days per week
• Total team on site: 65 (Retail / Warehouse / Sales / Hospitality)

YOU’LL NEED

• Solid experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality, high-volume kitchen
• Great communication and a calm, focused presence on shift
• Interest in classic flavours, modern deli food and quality produce
• Strong understanding of kitchen systems and compliance
• A collaborative mindset – many of the team have been here 10+ years

PACKAGE

• Salary: circa £40,000 depending on experience
• Hours: 45 hours per week
• Closed evenings
• A rare role in a respected, long-standing food business

Apply confidentially to learn more about this opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2025

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English