Sous Chef
Postaladdress Uk, Mayfair, City of Westminster
Sous Chef
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Postaladdress Uk, Mayfair, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 22 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: d2c258d692424ac0a72a9e0bc533f0e1
Location ref: Mayfair, City of Westminster
Full Job Description
Our client is reopening a long-established, family-run restaurant in the heart of Mayfair following nearly two decades under the same ownership. The relaunch brings a renewed vision, a brand-new team, and a strong focus on simple, well-executed food, calm service, and professionalism at every level. The restaurant offers a Lebanese-inspired tapas menu in a relaxed café-style setting, featuring a Parisian-style terrace and a high-profile international guest base. The environment values organisation, consistency, and pride in craft over high-pressure chaos. As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in reopening the kitchen and setting operational standards from day one. Working closely with ownership and senior kitchen leadership, you will help establish systems, lead service confidently, and ensure food quality and presentation are delivered consistently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of building a kitchen properly rather than stepping into an existing structure.,
- Support the reopening of the kitchen and help establish operational standards and systems
- Lead the kitchen during service, ensuring organisation, control, and consistency
- Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation at all times
- Support and guide junior chefs, fostering a professional and calm working environment
- Work closely with ownership to deliver the restaurant's vision
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards
- Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built on professionalism and teamwork
Experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a professional kitchen - Confidence leading a kitchen during service
- Calm, organised, and reliable under pressure
- Strong understanding of food quality, presentation, and hygiene standards
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Willingness to follow established systems and procedures Desirable
- Experience with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, tapas, or small-plate menus
- Experience working in quality-driven, customer-focused environments
- Full training provided as part of the reopening phase