Calling all experienced, passionate, and ambitious Senior Sous Chefs looking for an exciting career with one of London’s most iconic Italian hospitality groups. Lina Stores is hiring!
Ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Lina Stores is one of London’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant groups, with multiple locations across the city.
Since opening in 1944, we have celebrated Heritage, Authenticity, and Quality, serving fresh handmade pasta, premium Italian meats and cheeses, and traditional antipasti imported directly from Italy.
From our restaurants and delicatessens to our online store, we are passionate about delivering exceptional Italian food and hospitality. Behind the scenes, our Lina Cucina in Peckham is where we develop and produce many of our high-quality Italian recipes with care and expertise.
At Lina Stores, we believe in Hospitality at Heart. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role within the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to deliver outstanding food quality, kitchen performance, and service standards.
You will be a strong presence on the kitchen floor, supporting the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen while taking responsibility for the team, food quality, consistency, and smooth execution of service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef who is passionate about Italian cuisine, enjoys leading people, and is ready to take the next step in their culinary leadership career.
Supporting the Head Chef in the overall management and daily operation of the kitchen.
Taking a senior leadership role during service and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
Preparing and delivering exceptional Italian dishes with consistency, precision, and attention to detail.
Leading, coaching, training, and motivating the kitchen team.
Supporting the development of junior chefs and creating a positive learning environment.
Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, preparation, and hygiene.
Managing kitchen organisation, mise en place, and service preparation.
Supporting stock control, ordering, deliveries, and minimising food waste.
Ensuring the kitchen operates in line with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and company standards.
Working closely with the Head Chef and wider management team to improve kitchen performance.
Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence when required.
Leading by example and promoting Lina Stores’ values of Heritage, Authenticity, and Quality.
With Opportunity at the forefront, you’ll benefit from continuous training and development to strengthen your leadership, operational, and culinary skills.
An experienced and confident chef with strong Italian cuisine knowledge.
Passionate about Italian food, fresh ingredients, and authentic cooking.
Experienced in leading and developing kitchen teams.
Confident managing a busy service and making decisions under pressure.
Organised, hands-on, and able to maintain high standards consistently.
A strong communicator who works well with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Passionate about developing people and creating a positive kitchen culture.
Commercially aware, with an understanding of food costs, stock control, and kitchen efficiency.
Reliable, professional, and committed to delivering exceptional hospitality.
Ideally qualified in Level 2 Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is hands-on, passionate about Italian cuisine, and ready to make a real impact within the kitchen team.
Be part of one of London’s most respected hospitality brands.
24/7/365 access to GP and prescription support services.
Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Up to 30% discount across all Lina Stores restaurants, bars, and delicatessens.
Daily coffee allowance and homemade nutritious meals on shift.
Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.
Generous refer-a-friend scheme.
Hospitality Rewards App access.
Wagestream financial wellbeing platform.
Employee and Leader of the Quarter recognition programmes.
