Sous Chef, Italian cuisine, 40 hours + paid overtime
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | City of London, London |
| Area | London, England |
| 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!


