senior sous chef | AGORA

Job Description

About AGORA.

OMA + AGORA opened in April 2024 in the heart of London’s thriving Borough Market. Two restaurants in one building, where OMA is inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant, and AGORA is inspired by the energy of Athens’s markets and streets. It is the latest project by dcco. [ SMOKESTAK, manteca ]. 
 
AGORA 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 a Bib Gourmand by Michelin and ranked 51st at the National Restaurant Awards 2025.  
 

About the role. 

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

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, creative environment and is ready to take on a more senior role within a supportive and well-established team. 

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. 

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and play a key role in leading the team day to day, helping to maintain the quality, consistency, and atmosphere of the kitchen.  
 

Responsibilities.  

• Working with the head chef to manage the wider team.  
• Supporting and guiding the team during service and leading when required. 
• 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. 
• Keeping a sense of calm and control during busy services.  
• Overseeing daily kitchen tasks, organisation and management.
• 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.  
• A positive attitude and a hands-on approach. 
• A genuine passion for great food and fresh produce. 

Job Location

2-4 Bedale Street
London SE1 9AL