Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef - West African Restaurant | Lead with Passion in a Dynamic Environment

Salary - up to £50,000

Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef ready to bring your skills to a vibrant West African restaurant in a busy, high-volume setting? This is your chance to play a key role in a thriving culinary team, showcasing bold flavours and authentic cuisine while progressing your career.

We're seeking a talented Senior Sous Chef in a West African restaurant who thrives under pressure and leads by example. If you're enthusiastic about high-quality food and inspiring others, this opportunity offers more than just a job - it's a chance to make a real impact on a growing and dynamic establishment.

Why apply for this Senior Sous Chef role?

Because you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus gratuities
• The chance to work within a busy and expanding West African restaurant
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• A supportive, passionate kitchen team
• Staff meals and other employee benefits

Key Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role supporting the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly. You will:

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during service
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, and presented to high standards
• Showcase your knowledge of West African cuisine, ingredients, and techniques
• Take responsibility for your section, maintaining quality and consistency
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness
• Assist with menu development and innovate where possible
• Manage stock levels, orders, and rotation, controlling wastage
• Train and support junior team members
• Lead the kitchen during the Head Chef's absence
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to deliver efficient service
• Help maintain food costs and labour targets
• Follow A procedures and company policies

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or strong Junior Sous Chef in a busy restaurant environment
• Experience working in high-volume kitchens
• A genuine passion for West African cuisine and flavours
• Strong cooking skills and understanding of kitchen operations
• Excellent leadership, motivation, and communication abilities
• Calmness under pressure and a hands-on approach
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene
• Attention to detail and consistency
• A positive attitude and a willingness to support and develop the team

If you're searching for your next Step as a Senior Sous Chef in a vibrant West African restaurant, we'd love to hear from you. Take this exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary talent and contribute to a unique dining experience.

Apply now and become a vital part of this energetic and innovative restaurant.

Location │ Central London
Role │ Senior Sous Chef

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