What you will do
- Support the Head Chef in leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing kitchen team.
- Take ownership of kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained at all times.
- Help deliver the Century culinary vision, bringing consistency, creativity, and attention to detail across every service.
- Lead by example through hands-on service, coaching, and mentoring junior chefs.
- Ensure flawless execution across à la carte dining, private events, and member functions.
- Drive efficiency, organisation, and high standards throughout the kitchen.
- Champion food safety, hygiene, sustainability, and waste reduction.
- Work closely with the Head Chef to develop new dishes, menus, and seasonal specials.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef (or an exceptional Sous Chef ready to step up) within a quality hospitality venue such as a private members' club, 5-star hotel, or well-established gastro pub.
- A genuine hands-on chef who thrives in service and enjoys leading from the front.
- Strong experience delivering high-quality events alongside premium à la carte dining.
- Passion for producing exceptional food with consistency and attention to detail.
- A calm, organised leader who motivates and develops those around them.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
- A creative mindset with a desire to contribute ideas and continuously improve standards.
- Strong understanding of stock control, GP, kitchen organisation, and cost management.
- A solid employment history with respected hospitality venues.
- Ambition to develop your career as part of an exciting culinary journey.
What we offer
- Excellent salary package with opportunities for progression.
- Competitive employee benefits, including pension, staff discounts, and gym membership.
- The opportunity to work alongside a great Kitchen team and play a key role in shaping the club's culinary offering.
- A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
- Great working hours thanks to our Tuesday–Saturday schedule.
- A superb third-floor kitchen with natural daylight.
Pay: From £55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
