Sous Chef - Seasonal Bistro - East London - Sundays OFF - 45k

Sous Chef – Seasonal Bistro – East London – Sundays OFF - 45k

An excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a well-regarded, produce-led bistro in East London, working alongside a talented Head Chef within a growing restaurant group.

The restaurant showcases British seasonal produce with classic European technique, serving a regularly changing menu of small plates and hearty bistro dishes. This is a hands-on role in an open kitchen with strong guest interaction. The position would suit a Sous Chef who is comfortable with, menu development, people management and produce, and who wants to grow with a group that is opening new sites.

The Role

Support the Head Chef across all aspects of the kitchenManagement, including stock, ordering, rotas and food safetyContribute to menu development and regular menu changesLead and develop the kitchen brigadeWork closely with suppliers and seasonal produceMaintain high standards of food quality and consistencyEngage with guests in an open kitchen setting

The Group

Independent London restaurant group with multiple sitesRegular group chef meetings, cook-offs and development daysKitchen team involved in wine tastingsClear progression pathway as the group opens new sites

The Ideal Sous Chef

Quality, fresh food backgroundFrench or European bistro experience an advantageComfortable with 360 management, menu development and people managementStrong on produce, suppliers and seasonal cookingConfident leader who develops their teamCommercially sharp on stock, cost control and systemsComfortable in an open kitchen

Why Apply

45k, including tronc48-hour contractSundays offGroup cook-offs, development days and wine tastingsClear progression as the group grows

How to Apply

If you’re a Sous Chef ready to join a growing group, send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com