Job Description

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join and help lead our Haringey site. Working closely with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. You’ll be confident leading the team independently, while also supporting essential admin tasks such as rota planning, reporting, and stock control.

What You’ll Be Doing

Kitchen Operations

Supporting the day-to-day running of the Haringey kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service across both cafe and pizza

Assisting with the training and roll-out of new and existing menus to a consistently high standard
Day-to-day ordering, wastage control and reporting
Supporting on wider stock-takes and control
Always maintaining a clean, organised and calm kitchen environment
Implementing and upholding H&S, allergen management and food safety procedures day-to-day
Assisting in building and managing staff rotas

People Management

Supporting the day-to-day management of kitchen staff, including chefs, KPs and trainees
Being an exceptional role model – patient, kind and a positive presence in a busy environment
Helping foster a kitchen culture that reflects TDK values: supportive, accountable and professional
Working closely with the Casework team to support and engage youth trainees on shift
Communicating clearly to the head chef and senior kitchen team

Job Requirements

Strong cooking skills with at least 2–3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, including an experience or a strong interest in pizza
Solid organisational skills
Clear communication and a calm, positive presence in a busy environment
A strong sense of pride in consistency, quality and execution
Being proactive, able to take initiative and a being a good delegator
Alignment with TDK’s mission of training and supporting young people