junior sous chef | OMA

Job Description

About OMA. 

OMA + AGORA opened in April 2024 in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, while AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’ markets and streets.

They are part of dcco., the London hospitality group behind SMOKESTAK, manteca and, most recently, KID in Soho.

OMA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We work with the most inspiring, sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of our restaurant.

We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background, and we’ve had a brilliant first year – being awarded our first Michelin Star and Opening of the Year 2025 [Great Britain and Northern Ireland] by Michelin, and ranked sixth at the National Restaurant Awards 2025.

 
About the role. 

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 cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team.  

Responsibilities.  

• Working with the head chef to manage the wider team.  
• Leading by experience and fostering a positive, supporting team culture.  
• 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.  
   

  
   

We offer.   

• £1,000 every annual employment anniversary. 
• Monthly bonuses for top performers. 
• 50% staff discount on meals at each of our restaurants. 
• Cycle-to-work scheme.  
• Cost price wine through our suppliers.      
• International trips for top performers.      
• In-house training dedicated to your personal development.      
• Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.    
•  We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.    
• Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.    
• Whole team staff parties.    
• Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.   

Job Requirements

Requirements. 

• Previous experience in a professional restaurant environment essential.  

Job Location

OMA
2-4 Bedale Street
London SE1 9AL