Sous Chef Acclaimed Borough Market Restaurant
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.Location: Borough Market, SE1Salary: £48,000 £52,000A critically acclaimed Sri Lankan restaurant in the heart of Borough Market is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and run the kitchen day-to-day.The restaurant is single-site, founder-led, and built around an authentic Sri Lankan menu fresh produce from the market on the doorstep, regional cooking techniques rarely seen at this level in London, and a published cookbook that anchors the brand. Press coverage and bookings have been strong since opening.The roleYou’ll run the pass during service, lead section chefs, own prep standards and consistency, and step up in the Head Chef’s absence. Outside service, you’ll contribute to ordering, stock, kitchen rotas, and the development of new dishes alongside the Head Chef.What we needCurrent Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous experience in a high-volume independent or premium restaurantGenuine interest in South Asian cooking Sri Lankan, South Indian, or comparable cuisinesSolid grip on GP, ordering and stock controlSection leadership experience, with a track record of training and developing chefsComfortable running service when the Head Chef is offWhat’s on offerA serious independent kitchen with national press coverage and a published cookbookFounder-led culture direct line to the people making decisionsBorough Market on the doorstep produce-led cooking with the best supply chain in LondonA clear path toward Head Chef in a growing single-site brandApplySend your CV in confidence to Graham Townley at Recruitment Evangelists. All approaches handled discreetly. xwzovoh The hiring restaurant is not named at this stage and will be disclosed at first-stage conversation….