Sous Chef, Italian cuisine, 40 hours + paid overtime

https://www.jwrecruitment.co.uk/job-search/8276-sous-chef-italian-cuisine-40-hours-paid-overtime/sous-chef/london/job2026-05-20 09:24:512026-06-16 JW Recruitment
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location City of London, London
Area London, England London England City of London, London
Sector Sous Chef
Salary £34000 - £42000 per annum + paid overtime and benefits
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser remoteapi
Job Ref SC26_1779265490
Employer Restaurant
Description

Sous Chef - Premium Fresh Italian Restaurant Group

???? Central London | £41,000-£42,000 Package (incl. service charge)

Are you a passionate Sous Chef with a love for authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional fresh ingredients?

We are recruiting on behalf of one of London's most exciting international restaurant brands - a vibrant, high-volume fresh-food concept renowned for quality, consistency, and an outstanding people culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful Central London restaurant offering genuine career progression, an excellent work-life balance, and one of the best benefits packages in the sector.

What's in it for you?

  • £41,000-£42,000 annual package including service charge
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Clear progression opportunities within an expanding international brand
  • Exceptional company benefits
  • Structured training and development programmes
  • Fresh-food kitchen with quality seasonal ingredients
  • Supportive and energetic team culture

The Role

As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with an experienced Head Chef in a fast-paced, high-performing kitchen focused on fresh Italian cooking and premium ingredients.

You'll play a key role in:

  • Leading and motivating the kitchen team
  • Maintaining exceptional food standards
  • Supporting training and development of junior chefs
  • Managing service in a busy fresh-food environment
  • Driving consistency, organisation, and quality across the kitchen

What We're Looking For

  • Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a fresh-food Italian restaurant
  • Strong understanding of Italian cuisine and cooking techniques
  • Passion for fresh ingredients and high-quality food
  • Stable work history with clear career progression
  • Strong leadership skills and positive attitude
  • Ability to thrive in a busy professional kitchen

This is the perfect role for an ambitious chef who wants to grow with a respected restaurant group that truly values its team and promotes from within. Please get in touch if you have worked with Italian cuisine previously on a Junior Sous Chef level or above, thank you!

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