78 Best sous chef Jobs in South Croydon (July 2026)

£32000–£35000 yearly

We are seeking a dedicated Full-Time Sous Chef to join our team at Charley's Flat, a brand new wine bar opening in Balham on August 1st. This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef ready to advance their career. Charley's Flat has been created as a neighbourhood coffee shop, wine bar and gathering place built around great hospitality, thoughtful food, exceptional wine and a genuine sense of community. The role involves a 45-hour work week with consecutive days off. You will work alongside a highly experienced and friendly Head Chef, contributing to a vibrant new establishment. We are looking to hire immediately and we are excited for you to be part of the founding team as we open our doors.

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👨‍🍳 Sous Chef – Fern, Bart & Taylor 📍 East Croydon | 💸 Up to £42,000 (including Service Charge) | 🍴 Seasonal Fresh Food Are you a passionate Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your career? Fern is a stylish premium restaurant serving fresh, seasonal dishes in a vibrant neighbourhood setting. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and our much-loved Sunday roast, we're all about exceptional food, great hospitality, and memorable experiences. As part of Bart & Taylor, an award-winning and growing collection of boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North, we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, inspire the team, and help deliver outstanding food every day. Why join us? • 💸 Up to £42,000 per year (including Service Charge), • 🍽️ Free meals on every shift, • 🍷 Generous food and drink discounts for you and your friends, • 🌴 28 days' holiday (pro rata), • 👨‍🍳 Opportunity to contribute to seasonal menu development, • 📈 Ongoing training and genuine career progression within a growing hospitality group, • 🚆 Just 30 seconds from East Croydon Station What you'll be doing As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure every service runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, • Leading and motivating the kitchen team during service, • Helping to train, coach, and develop junior chefs, • Assisting with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients, • Managing stock, ordering, and helping to minimise waste, • Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency, • Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation are always maintained, • Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress, with: • A passion for fresh, seasonal food and quality ingredients, • Strong leadership skills and a positive, hands-on approach, • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen, • Good knowledge of food safety, stock control, and kitchen operations, • A commitment to developing others and working as part of a close-knit team, • High standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate that leaves the pass If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, have real input in the kitchen, and grow with an ambitious hospitality group, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the team at Fern.

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Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN

About Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN At Hot N Juicy Shrimp LDN, we’re passionate about delivering outstanding food, exceptional service and unforgettable guest experiences. We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen operation, ensuring every dish is prepared to the highest standard while supporting the smooth and efficient running of the restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example and takes pride in maintaining a well-organised, high-performing and profitable kitchen. The Role As Kitchen Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, efficient operations and full compliance with food safety standards. You’ll lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, manage stock and ordering, control food costs and ensure every service runs smoothly. Working closely with management, you’ll help maximise profitability, minimise waste and deliver an outstanding dining experience for every guest. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations • Lead the daily operation of the kitchen during service., • Prepare and oversee the preparation of all menu items to company standards., • Ensure every dish is presented consistently and served efficiently., • Maintain a clean, organised and fully operational kitchen at all times., • Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation., • Ensure all food is prepared safely and in line with HACCP and food hygiene regulations., • Manage prep schedules to ensure the kitchen is ready for every service., • Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues promptly. Leadership & Team Management • Recruit, train, coach and develop the kitchen team., • Lead by example, creating a positive and accountable working culture., • Schedule staff effectively to meet business needs., • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback., • Manage disciplinary and performance issues in line with company procedures., • Foster strong communication between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. Stock & Cost Control • Manage stock levels and place supplier orders., • Carry out weekly and monthly stock takes., • Monitor food margins and work to achieve GP targets., • Reduce waste through effective stock rotation and portion control., • Ensure deliveries are checked, stored correctly and recorded accurately. Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety regulations., • Maintain accurate food safety records and temperature logs., • Ensure all team members hold appropriate food hygiene knowledge and training., • Keep the kitchen inspection-ready at all times. Business Performance • Work with management to improve kitchen efficiency and profitability., • Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials., • Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and service., • Support new menu launches with recipe development, costings and staff training., • Help achieve labour, food cost and profitability targets. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef., • Strong leadership and people management skills., • Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance., • Experience managing food costs, GP and stock control., • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organisational and communication skills., • Passion for delivering exceptional food and guest experiences. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Performance-based bonus opportunities., • Staff meals while on shift., • Employee discounts., • Ongoing training and career development., • Opportunity to help shape and grow an ambitious restaurant brand., • Supportive and energetic working environment.

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Balham. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to £46,400 includes earnings received through tronc.++ ++And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000! ++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with our Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond, • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year! What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Head Chef with minimum x2 years' in role., • Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations, • Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering. #INDENT

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Bella Roma Beckenham - Italian Restaurant

Head Chef

7 days ago

Full-time

Elmers End, Beckenham

We’re Hiring – Head Chef & Sous Chef Start Date: As soon as possible Bella Roma is looking for an experienced Head Chef and Sous Chef to join our growing family-run team. With our new restaurant opening in Locksbottom this September, successful candidates will begin working at Bella Roma Beckenham to learn our standards and menu before moving to the new restaurant. What We Offer: • 28 days paid holiday, • 2 days off per week, • Friendly, family-run working environment, • Excellent career progression with a growing restaurant group What We’re Looking For: • Minimum 9 years’ experience in Italian fine dining, • Passion for high-quality Italian cuisine, • Hard-working, reliable and able to work under pressure, • Strong leadership and teamwork skills, • A chef who wants to become part of the Bella Roma family If you have the experience, passion and commitment to deliver exceptional food and service, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV. Many thanks, Leo Bella Roma

Join our well-established independent Italian restaurant, a beloved part of the South London community for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on a great vibe and a friendly team, delivering an authentic dining experience. We are seeking an experienced chef to become a key member of our kitchen team. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing and serving our popular range of pizza, pasta, and salads. Experience in Breakfast service would be a significant advantage, contributing to our diverse culinary offerings. The ideal candidate will be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of food preparation and kitchen cleanliness, and collaborating effectively within a team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 - £34,000 per year, depending on experience, plus service charge, for a 48-hour work week.

As a Chef de Partie, you would be working on a variety of stations. responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking and food presentation. Takes leadership role during the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.. Must adhere to all sanitation regulations and requirements and also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items and equipment. 1. Able to organise the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders., 2. Able to prepare and sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations., 3. Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers., 4. Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff., 5. Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area., 6. Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

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