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Sous Chef

The LaveryLondon, England, United Kingdom

19 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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The Lavery is newly opened restaurant, events space and most recently a newly launched neighbourhood cafe in South Kensington. Set in a beautifully restored townhouse, our restaurant offers a refined yet welcoming atmosphere just steps from galleries and museums.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a passionate and talented chef ready to take next steps and work side-by-side with Head Chef, Yohei Furuhashi (formerly of River Café, Toklas, and Petersham Nurseries). Together, you’ll bring a vibrant, seasonal Mediterranean menu to life, in a kitchen built from the ground up for creativity and precision.

What We’re Looking For :

We’re looking for a Sous Chef with a deep love for produce led, seasonalfood and experience in leading busy restaurant kitchen. As a key member of our team, you'll play a central role in delivering smooth, efficient services while nurturing the growth of junior chefs and maintaining exceptional kitchen standards. We’re looking for someone who wants to be a part of a new opening and someone who is excited by the challenge of building something up in its early stages.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Financials and Performance :

Assist in tracking kitchen performance, producing stock and waste reports, and highlighting opportunities to improve gross profit margins
Support the Head Chef in achieving food cost targets, managing kitchen budgets, and completing financial reporting
Help support inventory management, ordering, and kitchen organisation with accuracy and foresight
Oversee and manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
Support the uphold and ensure high standards of food hygiene and health & safety practice, ensuring up to date Health and Safety records and reporting.
Troubleshoot in real-time, particularly under pressure and maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset

Supporting Menu Development :

Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu development and seasonal specials

Ensure consistency, precision, and quality across all dishes, including creating food specifications for training.

People Management :

Help train new joiners and mentor and develop junior chefs with patience and clarity.

Foster a team-first culture, sharing knowledge and a love of food at every opportunity

Lead and support the team through busy services with a calm approach

Mentor and develop junior chefs with patience, clarity, and enthusiasm

What You Will Get :

Health Shield : Employee Assistance Program : Our employee assistance program is here to support you, from counselling services to wellness resources, and cashback on medical.

Staff Discount : Enjoy the café and restaurant with a 50% discount on food for tables of up to four. (For larger groups, a 25% discount on food applies)

Staff food : Daily staff meals for the team

10 Days Sick Leave : Paid time off when you’re sick

27 Days Holiday + BH (pro rata) : We've upgraded our annual leave package to 27 days plus bank holidays to unwind.

1 Day for Your Birthday : Celebrate your special day on your terms with a bonus day off anytime within your birthday month.

Carry Over Holiday : Roll over up to 3 unused holiday days each new year.

Holiday Purchase Option : Take advantage of our holiday purchase option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days in advance, so you can tailor your time off.

Brand new kitchen and equipment

Incredible facilities : Showers, changing rooms and bike storage and generous staff / break areas

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

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