Sous Chef

Job description

Sous Chef – New Opening

Chelsea, London

£40,000 – £43,000

A new French brasserie is opening in Chelsea this June. High volume. High standards. Classic cooking done properly.

This is a step-up role for a strong Sous or experienced Chef de Partie. You’ll support the senior team and play a key part in daily kitchen operations.

The Role

You will support the Head Chef in a busy, premium kitchen.

• Assist in leading the brigade during service

• Run sections and step up when needed

• Support prep, service, and kitchen organisation

• Help train and guide junior chefs

• Maintain consistency across all dishes

• Ensure hygiene and HACCP standards are followed

The Food

• Traditional French with modern elements

• Premium brasserie style

• High-volume operation

• Up to 200 covers per day

What You Need

• Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef

• Background in French or European cooking

• Comfortable in fast-paced, quality-led kitchens

• Organised and reliable

• Calm under pressure with good communication

The Setup

• 48 hours per week

• Moving towards a 4 on / 4 off structure

• 28 days holiday

• Free meals on shift

• 50% staff discount

• Wellbeing support via EAP

Why Join

• New opening with real involvement from day one

• Strong backing and expansion plans

• Two further openings planned

• Clear progression into Sous Chef

Process

• Two-stage interview

• Trial shift

• Quick turnaround

Start date: June/July

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-06-2026

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