Sous Chef

34 Days Old

Job Description

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SOUS CHEF – ICONIC NORTH LONDON DELICATESSEN

A renowned neighbourhood institution with years of heritage is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running its busy, multi-outlet kitchen operation in St John’s Wood.

The kitchen produces for a deli counter, ready-to-eat meals, breakfast/lunch service, and a popular dining terrace. The menu celebrates seasonality, Jewish and Eastern European classics, and top-quality produce — from schnitzel and chopped liver to soups, granola and picnic hampers.


THE ROLE

  • Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations: service, prep, production
  • Help manage a brigade of 4–6 chefs
  • Maintain standards in food quality, safety, hygiene and EHO compliance
  • Contribute to seasonal dish development and menu updates
  • Ensure smooth ordering and stock control
  • Mostly day shifts – latest finish 6:00 pm (occasional evenings)
  • 5 days per week
  • Total team on site: 65 (Retail / Warehouse / Sales / Hospitality)


YOU’LL NEED

  • Solid experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality, high-volume kitchen
  • Great communication and a calm, focused presence on shift
  • Interest in classic flavours, modern deli food and quality produce
  • Strong understanding of kitchen systems and compliance
  • A collaborative mindset – many of the team have been here 10+ years


PACKAGE

  • Salary: circa £40,000 depending on experience
  • Hours: 45 hours per week
  • Closed evenings
  • A rare role in a respected, long-standing food business


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Location:
London
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Food

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