Sous Chef | Neighbourhood Gastro Pub | Queen's Park, London

Location: Queen's Park, London

Salary: £37,000 to £38,000 plus tronc and bonus

Expected earnings: Around £43,000

Looking for your next move in a kitchen where quality matters, the team gets on, and every service brings something different?

We're recruiting a Sous Chef to join one of Queen's Park's favourite neighbourhood gastro pubs.

This is a busy, well-established venue with a loyal local following, a thriving bar, and a food offering that keeps guests coming back.

From relaxed lunches and evening dining to packed weekend brunches and one of the area's busiest Sunday roast services, no two days are the same.

This vacancy has come about through internal promotion, giving you the chance to join a business that develops its chefs and rewards hard work.

The role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help lead the kitchen, maintain high standards and play a key role in delivering consistently good food during busy services.

You'll be involved in:

• Running service and supporting the kitchen team
• Maintaining food quality and presentation
• Ordering, stock control and reducing waste
• Training and developing junior chefs
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained
• Supporting menu changes using fresh seasonal produce
• Stepping up to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away

The food

The menu focuses on modern British gastro pub favourites made with seasonal ingredients.

Expect a mix of all-day dining, sharing dishes, weekend brunch and popular Sunday roasts.

The food is approachable, fresh and well executed without unnecessary complexity.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys leading by example and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

And have

• Experience as a Sous Chef, or be a strong Senior Chef de Partie ready for promotion
• A background in quality gastro pubs, restaurants or premium casual dining
• Strong organisation and service management skills
• Good knowledge of stock control, GP and kitchen systems
• High standards of cleanliness and food safety
• A calm approach under pressure
• A genuine passion for developing people and creating a positive kitchen culture

What's in it for you?

• Realistic earnings of around £43,000 with tronc + bonus
• Join a successful, established neighbourhood business
• Internal progression opportunities within a growing group
• Supportive Head Chef and management team
• Stable working environment with a loyal customer base
• Immediate interviews and flexible start date

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, or you're already a Sous Chef looking for a fresh challenge in a busy, quality-led kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.