Role: Sous Chef
Location: Central London (Hammersmith)
Employer: Casual Fine Dining
Salary: £45,000 package
We are working with an exciting riverside restaurant in Hammersmith, London, seeking a committed Sous Chef to join the kitchen team of this busy, stylish fine-dining destination.
What’s in it for you?
- Package of £45,000
- Work in a vibrant, high-end yet approachable restaurant environment
- Exposure to seasonal British produce, seafood and shellfish specialities (inspired by the venue’s riverside location)
- Development opportunity in a kitchen where quality, refinement and features matter
- Free meals while on duty
- Staff discounts across the group
- Annual staff party plus colleague referral bonus scheme
- A supportive team environment with scope to influence menus and standards
About the Venue
This venue occupies a prime location on the Thames in Hammersmith, offering striking river-views and a lively but polished dining room. It operates as a modern British/Anglo-French brasserie style restaurant with a strong emphasis on produce, seasoning and service. With a mix of contemporary cooking and high-end presentation, it’s a great stage for a Chef who wants to deliver elevated but inviting plates.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen: prep, cook, finish, manage pass
- Oversee service quality and timings for lunch & dinner covers
- Maintain high standards of mise en place, ingredient provenance, presentation and portion control
- Help train and mentor junior team members
- Work with seasonal menus and supplier relationships
- Ensure health & safety, cost controls and food-waste minimisation
- Be present in service and actively contribute to the buzz of a busy modern kitchen
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has prior experience in a strong fine dining/brasserie or high-end casual fine dining kitchen
- Has ideally worked at a two-rosette level or similar standard (or is already operating at that level)
- Can manage a team and service pressure confidently
- Has a passion for British produce, seafood/shellfish and an open-minded approach to flavour & technique
- Is creative, organised, hands-on and keen to develop further
- Is available to immediately
Interested?
If this role sounds like the right next step, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover note indicating why you’d be a great fit.
Consultant: George Smart
Job Reference: 934374/INDELITE
Role: Sous Chef
Location: Hammersmith, London (Central London riverside)
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
