Sous Chef (French Cuisine) - Kettner's, Central London

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay


• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs


• £20 Taxi Contribution for late shifts 


• Every House Membership


• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week


• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night


• Private Health and Dental Care


• Life Assurance


• Day off on your birthday


• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home


• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.


• Free Counselling Sessions


• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.


• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally


• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more


• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Kettner's Townhouse... 

Located in seven Grade II-listed townhouses, Kettner’s is a Soho institution, known for its colourful history. The Clarence Tavern x Kettner’s menu changes seasonally, serving British food with a Mediterranean accent accompanied by an extensive wine list. To the left of the entrance we have the Champagne Bar, a beautiful event space with a circular bar in the centre and lots of lounge seating. Kettner’s also has 33 bedrooms ranging from Tiny and Medium to a Jacobean Suite with its own private entrance. 

The Role… 

As the Sous Chef, your duties will include recruiting and training new employees, adhering to allergy procedure and food preferences as well as working with the Executive and Head Chef on developing new menu options. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will be the driving force behind the food offering making sure it is seasonal, relevant and appealing to our members and guests. You will have an in-depth health and safety knowledge ensuring that standards are kept in line with HACCP..

What we are looking for...

• 2-4 years’ experience in a busy high-profile kitchen in a similar senior role


• Team player who communicates well with all colleagues


• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy


• Sense of urgency


• Yes, yes, yes mentality


• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment


• Have a genuine passion for food and beverage


• Flexible and available to working both opening and closing shifts when required

Kettner’s Opening Hours: 

Mon – Weds – 7:30am – 12am

Thurs - Sat – 7:30am - 1am

Sunday – 8am – 11pm

*subject to change

Nearest Station (W1D 5HP): Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus