Sous Chef – ADOH! Covent Garden
Salary: Up to £43,000 per year inc tronc
ADOH! is a vibrant Sri Lankan street-food restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.
This is a role for a chef who enjoys fast-paced cooking, leads from the front and understands how to run an organised and efficient service.
What you’ll do
· Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
· Take responsibility for the kitchen and team in the Head Chef’s absence.
· Lead busy services and maintain speed, quality and consistency.
· Ensure prep and kitchen systems are followed efficiently.
· Train and develop junior chefs.
· Help manage stock, food costs and wastage.
· Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
About you
· Experienced Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress.
· Strong South Asian or Chinese wok-style cooking experience.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
· Confident leading a team during busy services.
· Organised, reliable and able to work efficiently under pressure.
· High standards and a strong eye for consistency.
· Positive, hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front.
What we offer
· Salary up to £43,000 per year inc tronc
· Paid holiday.
· Company pension.
· Staff meals on shift.
· Dining discount across the Kolamba Group.
· Ongoing training and development.
· Career progression within a growing restaurant group.
· Employee referral bonus scheme.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Sous Chef who wants more responsibility and the opportunity to develop towards a Head Chef position.
Pay: £38,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
