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SOUS CHEF – ICONIC NORTH LONDON DELICATESSEN
A renowned neighbourhood institution with years of heritage is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in running its busy, multi-outlet kitchen operation in St John’s Wood.
The kitchen produces for a deli counter, ready-to-eat meals, breakfast / lunch service, and a popular dining terrace. The menu celebrates seasonality, Jewish and Eastern European classics, and top-quality produce — from schnitzel and chopped liver to soups, granola and picnic hampers.
THE ROLE
- Support the Head Chef across all daily kitchen operations : service, prep, production
- Help manage a brigade of 4–6 chefs
- Maintain standards in food quality, safety, hygiene and EHO compliance
- Contribute to seasonal dish development and menu updates
- Ensure smooth ordering and stock control
- Mostly day shifts – latest finish 6 : 00 pm (occasional evenings)
- 5 days per week
- Total team on site : 65 (Retail / Warehouse / Sales / Hospitality)
YOU’LL NEED
Solid experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality, high-volume kitchenGreat communication and a calm, focused presence on shiftInterest in classic flavours, modern deli food and quality produceStrong understanding of kitchen systems and complianceA collaborative mindset – many of the team have been here 10+ yearsPACKAGE
Salary : circa £40,000 depending on experienceHours : 45 hours per weekClosed eveningsA rare role in a respected, long-standing food businessApply confidentially to learn more about this opportunity.