Senior Sous Chef

Location: Cicoria by Angela Hartnett, Royal Opera House, London

Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 over 7, 40 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

About Us

We’re Company of Cooks, and together with Angela Hartnett, we’ve created something truly special on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House. Cicoria is a celebration of ingredient-led, seasonal Italian-inspired food served all day on a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.

With a menu curated by one of the UK’s most respected chefs, we deliver a refined yet welcoming dining experience rooted in quality, simplicity, and soul. Now, we’re looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen brigade and elevate every plate that leaves our pass.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
• Lead and inspire the team during service, maintaining calm and quality under pressure
• Take responsibility for maintaining high standards across all sections
• Ensure dishes are consistently prepared and presented to spec
• Assist with rota management, stock control, and ordering
• Train and mentor junior team members to promote growth and efficiency
• Uphold food hygiene, safety, and allergen standards at all times
• Contribute to menu development, bringing ideas and creativity to seasonal specials

What We’re Looking For

• Confident stepping in and leading a team of 20 - 30 Chefs
• A strong knowledge of Italian cuisine is highly desirable
• Confidence in leading a section and supporting the wider kitchen team
• Passion for high-quality, seasonal ingredients and modern cooking techniques
• A team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Committed to maintaining a clean, organised, and disciplined kitchen environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and across a full-time rota
• Right to work in the UK

What's in it for you?

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident