Sous Chef – Wayland’s Yard 10 things to know before you apply
- Our kitchen closes by 4pm every day – no evening shifts.
- Competitive pay, depending on your experience.
- Flexible hours – ideal if you want a better work/life balance.
- We cook fresh food to order, the kind you’d be proud to serve.
- A positive, productive kitchen where your input actually matters.
- Rotas published two weeks in advance.
- We’re independently owned by people who genuinely care about the team.
- Free staff food on shift and staff discount when you come in to eat.
- Unlimited really, really good coffee.
- We’re growing as a company, with opportunities to grow with us.
The Role
You’ll be the Kitchen Manager’s right hand person. Someone who loves a busy service, takes pride in great food, and enjoys being part of building a strong kitchen team. We’re looking for a Sous Chef who wants to get stuck into every part of running a kitchen – from service and prep through to organisation, standards, and developing new dishes.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the kitchen when the Kitchen Manager is off
- Driving standards and helping the team produce their best work
- Working on the line during busy brunch services
- Ensuring all prep is completed to a high standard (we make everything in house)
- Only sending food to the pass that you’re proud of
- Keeping the kitchen organised, clean and efficient
- Managing deliveries and stock organisation
- Following food safety procedures and completing required paperwork
What we’re looking for
- Someone reliable who turns up on time and ready to go
- A team player who respects the people around them
- A chef who genuinely cares about good ingredients and fresh food
- Someone who enjoys the buzz of a busy kitchen
- A willingness to learn, improve and help others do the same
Who you’ll be working with
You’ll work closely with Sam, our Kitchen Manager, supporting them in running the kitchen day-to-day.
Where this role could take you
Many of our team progress internally. The natural next step would be Kitchen Manager, leading your own kitchen, developing the team, and helping shape future menus.
What Wayland’s Yard is all about
We’re in the business of putting smiles on faces. We create an environment where people who care show up every day and do their best work. Our focus is modern brunch, specialty coffee and genuine hospitality in spaces where everyone feels welcome.
If you’re a chef who wants great daytime hours, a strong team, and a kitchen you can be proud of, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Experience:
Work Location: In person
