Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment · London, London

Sous Chef at Platinum Recruitment, based in London, London, paying £49,116 - £55,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£49,116 - £55,000 per annum
Location
London, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
29 Oct 2026
Sector
Chef

About 20% above the going rate for chef

Reference https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/sous-chef-36/

About the role

Sous Chef – Join an Exciting Central London Restaurant!

Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity within a high-end restaurant in Central London? This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented culinary team within a distinctive restaurant, working alongside experienced chefs and playing a key role in delivering exceptional food and service.

As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the senior kitchen team, helping to oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and maintaining consistently high standards across food quality, preparation and service. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Chef who is looking to further develop their career within a high-profile London restaurant.

Here’s what this exciting opportunity offers:

  • Up to £55,000 depending on experience
  • Excellent learning and development schemes
  • Team trips and opportunities to travel
  • Working alongside an experienced and passionate culinary team
  • The chance to contribute to a high-quality, ambitious kitchen
  • Excellent opportunity for a talented Sous Chef looking to progress their career
  • A key role within the day-to-day running of the kitchen

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the senior kitchen team with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
  • Leading kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs
  • Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service
  • Assisting with menu development and maintaining recipes and standards
  • Supporting with food costing, ordering and stock management
  • Training, mentoring and developing junior members of the kitchen team
  • Ensuring the kitchen maintains excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and organisation
  • Helping to maintain a positive, professional and efficient kitchen environment

We are looking for a Sous Chef with:

  • Proven Sous Chef experience within a high-quality restaurant environment
  • Experience within Michelin, 3 AA Rosette or an equivalent high-end kitchen would be highly desirable
  • A genuine passion for quality food and exceptional standards
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • The ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team
  • A hands-on approach and the ability to perform under pressure
  • A desire to continue developing professionally within a high-end London restaurant

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Sous Chef to join an exciting restaurant in Central London, working as part of a talented team and playing an important role in maintaining the high standards of the kitchen.

If you are an ambitious Chef looking for your next challenge in London, apply now!

Contact: George Turl
Job Number: 49116/ INDELITE
Location: Central London

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: https://platinum-hospitality.co.uk/job/sous-chef-36/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 29 Oct 2026 · Listed via Platinum Recruitment

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