Sous Chef - Guillam Coffee House - London

Are you passionate about creating exceptional dishes using quality ingredients? Do you take pride in maintaining high culinary standards and delivering memorable dining experiences? If so, we invite you to become a key member of our kitchen team at Guillam. As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys contributing to menu development and culinary excellence. Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen and collaborating closely with the head chef to ensure seamless service.
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to consistently high standards.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, portion control, and waste management.
• Assisting the Head Chef with recipe development, menu innovation, and the creation of new dishes.
• Upholding the organisation, discipline, and professionalism expected within a high-end kitchen environment.
• Ensuring the kitchen and all related equipment are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and health and safety.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock rotation and waste reduction.
• Contributing to delivering an exceptional guest experience through culinary excellence and professional service.
• Undertaking any additional duties reasonably requested by the Management Team to support the successful operation of the business.
  
  To thrive in this role, you'll need:
• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• A mature and professional attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen best practices.
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• A friendly and approachable attitude with the ability to work well within a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of the business.
  
  Full-time position: up to 48 hours per week.
• Two days off per week.
• 20 to 30 minutes daily break.
• Free Barista-made drinks (Exclusions apply).
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Staff discounts on food, drinks, teas, chai, and physical retail items.
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new opening and contribute to a premium fine-dining brunch concept.