Sous Chef- Savoury Prep kitchen

Company: C&E Recruitment

Location: Cottenham Park

Posted: May 8th, 2026

Sous Chef (Savoury) - Wimbledon

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We are currently looking to recruit a skilled Sous Chef (Savoury) for a busy pie, brunch, and café production kitchen in Wimbledon.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who has a passion for hearty, comforting food and enjoys working in a structured, daytime-led production environment. You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the preparation of a range of high-quality savoury items including pies, sausage rolls, stews, brunch components, and bakery pairings, all produced with a strong focus on consistency, flavour, and quality.
You will be working in a calm but fast-paced production kitchen, supporting both savoury bakery and café-style operations.

The Perks
As Sous Chef (Savoury), you can look forward to the following:
Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Daytime hours: 08:00am - 5:00pm
5 days per week on a rolling rota
Some weekends off
Stable, full-time position within a growing business
Supportive, friendly kitchen environment
Opportunity to be part of a respected and well-loved bakehouse brand
1-week paid trial
Fortnightly pay (Fridays)
28 days paid annual leave
Opportunity to grow within a developing artisan bakery and brunch concept
The Place
A dedicated pie, brunch, and café production kitchen in Wimbledon, producing high-quality savoury food for both retail and café service.
The kitchen operates in a structured, organised, and prep-led environment focused on quality, consistency, and teamwork. It is ideal for chefs who enjoy hands-on production cooking without late-night service, working with fresh ingredients and traditional comfort food recipes.
The site supports a growing bakery and café concept with a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship. xwzovoh

The Person
The successful Sous Chef (Savoury) will have the following:
Previous experience as a Sous Chef, CDP, or prep chef in a savoury-focused kitchen
Strong skills in pastry, fillings, stews, batch cooking, and brunch-style preparation
Experience working with bakery or café-style food (pies, sausage rolls, brunch dishes preferred)
Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards in a production environment
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation
Reliable, positive attitude with a strong work ethic
Passion for classic British comfort food and baked savoury products
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Full right to work in the UK
If you are a dependable, food-focused chef looking for a stable kitchen role with great hours, strong pay, and a supportive team in Wimbledon, apply today!
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