Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef

North London | £50,000–£55,000 | Immediate Start

The Head Chef is looking for a mature, highly driven and technically accomplished Senior Sous Chef who has mastered all sections of the kitchen and has the leadership ability, experience and discipline to play a key role in the day-to-day running of the brigade.

This is a hands-on senior leadership position for a chef who takes genuine pride in maintaining consistently exceptional standards and understands the importance of precision, consistency, organisation and teamwork.

The Role

As Senior Sous Chef , you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food, service, team performance and kitchen organisation are maintained at all times.

You will be expected to:

• Take a senior leadership role within the kitchen, leading by example and setting exceptionally high standards.
• Work closely with the Head Chef on the day-to-day running and organisation of the kitchen.
• Have mastered all sections of a professional kitchen and be confident stepping into any section when required.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Ensure all kitchen processes, systems and standards are followed consistently.
• Assist with menu development, preparation and implementation where required.
• Oversee service and ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Maintain excellent levels of organisation, cleanliness and discipline throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, prep and kitchen administration.
• Act as a key support to the Head Chef and provide strong leadership in their absence.
• Demonstrate consistency, reliability and a genuine long-term commitment to the restaurant.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef with a proven track record within high-end, quality-driven kitchens.

Ideally, you will have experience within a Michelin-starred or multiple Rosette environment , with a strong grounding in modern European cuisine and the ability to lead a high-performing brigade.

Most importantly, the Head Chef is looking for someone who brings:

• Maturity and professionalism
• Strong leadership ability
• The right attitude and work ethic
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A highly process-driven approach
• No ego
• Excellent communication
• A proven record of longevity in previous roles
• A genuine commitment to building a long-term career within the restaurant

Technical ability and experience are essential, but character, leadership, attitude and the ability to work as part of a high-performing team are equally important for this appointment.

What's on Offer

• £50,000–£55,000 salary
• Sundays and Mondays off
• Immediate start
• 4 singles + 1 double
• Genuine career progression within the restaurant group
• Opportunity to work alongside an established and highly respected Chef Patron
• A senior position within one of London's most exciting and sought-after restaurants
• North London location
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued development and success of the kitchen

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking to build a long-term career within a serious, high-calibre restaurant group .

If you are an ambitious Senior Sous Chef with Michelin or multiple Rosette experience, strong longevity on your CV, proven leadership ability and the maturity and attitude to thrive in a demanding but rewarding kitchen, PRS would love to hear from you.