JOB DETAILS

Sous Chef

CompanyGreene King
LocationLondon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 4, 2026
About The Company
We’ve been brewing award-winning beer from our base in Bury St. Edmunds ever since the company was founded in 1799 by 19 year-old Benjamin Greene.
About the Role

Company Description

Join us at Metro Pubs, where our pubs are at the heart of city life, striving to provide a home away from home for both locals and visitors to the capital alike. All of our pubs are individual and unbranded, each embodying its own personality and character. We’re the place to laugh with friends, to spend quality time with family, and to enjoy all that is great about a community pub – the food, the drink, the service and the atmosphere.

Job Description

As a Sous Chef, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Qualifications

As a Sous Chef, you will…

 

  • Contribute to menu development and dish selection decisions.
  • Collaborate with team members to drive creativity and innovation in menu offerings.
  • Maintain consistent quality and ensure all dishes meet established standards.
  • Provide training and guidance to team members with patience and professionalism.
  • Effectively manage high workloads and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
  • Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
  • Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
  • Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

What you’ll bring to the kitchen:

  • Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen and pull together as a team when needed.
  • A passion for delivering tasty and well-presented meals to customers each and every time.
  • Willingness to get stuck in, learn new skills and help out in different areas of the kitchen when needed.

Additional Information

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

  • The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
  • Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
  • Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
  • Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
  • Menopause Friendly Employer
  • Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
  • Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
  • Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
  • Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…
  • Salary for Advertising: £34,000 - £38,000 + Bonus + Service Charge
  • Dept. L4/House: Wilmington (Clerkenwell) - 06739
  • Key Skills
    Menu DevelopmentKitchen ManagementFood PresentationTeam TrainingHygiene and Safety CompliancePressure ManagementCollaborationCulinary InnovationQuality ControlTime Management
    Categories
    Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & Leadership
    Benefits
    Competitive SalaryPension ContributionCareer Development TrainingEmployee Discount (33% for employee, 15% for loved ones)Free Employee Assistance ProgramEnhanced Maternity and Paternity PoliciesMenopause Friendly EmployerHotel Discount (50% for employee, 25% for loved ones)Refer a Friend BonusWagestream Early Wage AccessRetail Discounts
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to menu development and ensuring all dishes meet high quality and presentation standards. They must manage kitchen operations during fast-paced service while providing guidance and training to the kitchen team.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    💰Salary Range
    £34,000 - £38,000
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    146
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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