sous chef

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced sous chef to join our team.  

Ideally, you’ll have a few years’ of working as a sous chef in a similar environment with experience in dynamic and creative environments. You’ll be cooking in a kitchen that takes real pride in every dish, working with exceptional, fresh produce sourced from some of the country’s best suppliers, alongside a close-knit and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the head chef to manage the wider team.  
• Leading by experience and fostering a positive, supporting team culture.  
• Take an active role in training, education & development.
• Dealing with suppliers, building and maintaining strong relationships with key contacts.  
• Making sure that every dish reflects the quality and standard of our restaurant. 
• Maintaining a sense of calm and control during busy services.  
• Overseeing daily task checklists and management of the kitchen. 
• Working with wider restaurant management team to uphold the quality and experience of our restaurant.

Benefits

• £500 monthly bonuses for top performers [ in addition to your monthly tronc ]
• £1,000 every annual employment anniversary
• 50% staff discount on meals at manteca, OMA, AGORA & SMOKESTAK
• training + development opportunities. your success is our success and we'd love to see you grow with us!
• wholesome staff breakfast + dinner, end of service drinks
• cycle-to-work scheme
• cost price wine through our suppliers
• trips to meet our favourite farms + producers
• qualifications including WSET, health and safety, food training

• company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home

   

Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a senior in a professional restaurant environment essential.  
• Experience working in a fast paced kitchen.
• Passion for cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Ability to work well with others and lead by example in a team-oriented setting.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Right to work in the UK and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Location

49-51 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3PT