Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Bistro Freddie is a design lead and atmospheric 45-cover British-French bistro and counter-top in the heart of Shoreditch. The menu is decadent with some seriously nostalgic French classics, which show case the best of British produce. The wine menu is classic, grown up and highlights the fantastic wines of un-sung French wine producers.
Our elevated service is led by General Manager, Piotr Maruszczak, who’s joined by Head Chef, Alex Henderson.

We’re now looking for a
talented and driven Sous Chef to
take a key leadership role in our creative kitchen team. This is a brilliant
opportunity for a chef who’s passionate about seasonal cooking, thrives in a
fast-paced, quality-led environment, and is ready to help lead a small but
ambitious kitchen in one of Soho’s most exciting food and wine spots.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As Sous Chef, you’ll be second-in-command in the kitchen,
working alongside the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes and a
smooth-running service. You’ll play a hands-on role in menu development, manage
sections during busy services, and help lead and inspire a small, close-knit
team. If you’re looking to work with outstanding produce, take ownership of
your craft, and grow as a leader, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the Kitchen in
  Service: Take charge during the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring
  consistency, pace, and quality in every dish.
• Cooking with the Seasons: Help
  shape and deliver a menu that evolves with the produce, focusing on bold,
  fresh, and balanced flavours.
• Training & Mentoring: Support
  and develop junior team members, creating a positive, learning-focused kitchen
  culture.
• Quality Control: Maintain
  high culinary standards, ensuring every plate meets our expectations.
• Operational Excellence: Manage
  kitchen organisation, prep schedules, and section set-ups to ensure smooth
  service.
• Food Safety: Oversee
  hygiene, allergen procedures, and health & safety compliance.
• Menu Development: Work
  with the Head Chef to create and test new dishes, bringing ideas to the table.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a
  high-quality, busy kitchen
• Passion for seasonal, European-inspired cooking and working with
  the best produce available
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability
  to motivate and support a small team
• Organised, proactive, and confident in managing service under
  pressure
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, costing, and
  ordering
• A collaborative, hands-on approach to leadership

What You’ll Get

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive team environment
• Opportunity to develop skills and take on greater leadership
  responsibilities
• Delicious team meals on every shift
• Flexible shift patterns, with daytimes and evenings available
• Refer a friend bonus –
  earn £1000 when your referral joins
• 50% off dining across all HAM. Restaurant locations
• 20% off wine retail
• Access to Wagestream benefits
  & flexible pay
• Be part of a creative, growing hospitality group with a strong
  track record
• Enhanced parental leave packages – including paw-ternity for pet
  parents
• Up to 28 days annual leave – increasing with length of service
  (up to 36 days!)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Wisdom
  App for health & wellbeing support