Senior Sous Chef - Kettners, Central London

Kettner's Studios - 29 Romilly St, London W1D 5HP · Kettner's Townhouse · 4+ years experience · Posted Sep 29, 2026

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Experience: 4+ years experience
Location: Kettner's Studios - 29 Romilly St, London W1D 5HP · Kettner's Townhouse

The Senior Sous Chef plays a crucial leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and Executive Chef in the planning, execution, and management of all culinary operations.
As a senior member of the brigade, you will take ownership of daily service, supervise the kitchen team, and ensure that all dishes meet Soho House standards for quality, creativity, and consistency.

Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and timely service across all meal periods.
Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team, providing training, guidance, and coaching to junior chefs.
Uphold and enforce all food safety, HACCP, and allergy protocols, ensuring strict compliance at all times.
Assist in menu development, contributing creative ideas that align with seasonal trends and Soho House standards.
Manage mise en place planning and quality control for each section, ensuring readiness for service.
Oversee stock management including ordering, stock rotation, waste control, and inventory.
Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
Lead sections during service, ensuring consistent execution, presentation, and portion control.
Communicate effectively with the Head Chef, front of house teams, and wider operational colleagues to ensure seamless service.

Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in similar capacity
Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
Experienced managing P&L’s, labour, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue
Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously