Sous Chef - Open Fire Restaurant - 45-50k - Central London

COREcruitment · London, Greater London

Sous Chef - Open Fire Restaurant - 45-50k - Central London at COREcruitment, based in London, Greater London. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
London, Greater London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
25 Nov 2026
Sector
Chef

Reference vacancies/4097531621

About the role

Sous Chef – Open Fire Restaurant - 45-50k - Central London

An excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a food-led group cooking over charcoal and open fire, with creative small plates and a South Asian influence.

A food-led group near London Bridge is seeking a Sous Chef to join its kitchen. The restaurant cooks over charcoal and open fire, with a menu of traditional, stripped back and inventive sharing dishes and small plates. This is a hands-on role in a 70-cover restaurant doing up to 250 covers a day, working alongside a brigade of 8 to 10 chefs. This role would suit a Sous Chef with charcoal and open fire experience who is ready to step up into a quality-focused, ambitious operation.

The Role

  • Hands-on cooking with the team across all sections.
  • Support the Head Chef with training and menu development.
  • Work closely with the owner and directors on new dishes.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
  • Support recruitment and training of BOH staff.
  • Work to budgets, GP and P&L targets.
  • Uphold food safety and hygiene standards.

The Site

  • 70 covers.
  • Up to 250 covers a day.
  • Brigade of 8 to 10 chefs.
  • 48-hour contract.
  • Food style: innovative small plates, sharing dishes, South Asian influence.
  • All cooking over fire and charcoal.
  • Fresh, seasonal menus.

The Ideal Sous Chef

  • Experience cooking with charcoal and open fire.
  • Creative approach to cooking and menu development.
  • Strong team management skills.
  • Experience recruiting and training BOH staff.
  • Food safety and standards focused.
  • Ambitious and ready for a new challenge.

Why Apply

  • Ambitious, quality-focused brand.
  • Discounts and group benefits.
  • Free staff meals.
  • 28 days holiday.

How to Apply

  • If you are a Sous Chef ready for a new challenge, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.

Reference: vacancies/4097531621 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via COREcruitment

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