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Sous Chef – Uba London Location: Uba, London Salary: Competitive + Service Charge Full-Time Are you ready to bring bold flavours and vibrant energy to the table? Uba London is seeking a passionate, driven, and creative Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen brigade. At Uba, we celebrate the fusion of modern Asian cuisine with an unforgettable dining experience. We are looking for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to grow with us. Key Responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and service. Lead and inspire the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional food. Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organisation. Contribute to menu development and ensure precise execution of dishes. Assist with ordering, stock management, and cost control. Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs to build a cohesive, high-performing team. Ensure smooth kitchen operations, even during peak service times. What We’re Looking For: Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven restaurant. Solid understanding of Asian ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques (experience with Asian fusion is a plus but not essential). Passion for delivering high-quality, beautifully presented dishes. Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. Calm under pressure, solution-oriented, and a great communicator. What We Offer: Competitive salary plus service charge. Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, growing group. Creative input into menu development. Staff meals on duty. A supportive and vibrant working environment. If you are passionate about food, thrive in a buzzing kitchen, and want to be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now with your CV and let’s create something special together at Uba London.

About the Role We are seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at UBA, Hart Shoreditch. This is a rare opportunity for a chef eager to leave their mark on London’s dining scene—shaping menus, elevating standards, and working closely with our brand and creative teams to define a bold new direction for the restaurant and its wider F&B offering. Strong expertise in pan-Asian cooking techniques is essential. The role demands a leader who can balance creativity with control: driving innovation in food while ensuring consistency, profitability, compliance, and flawless kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities • Culinary Vision & Menu Development, • Lead the culinary direction and menu innovation for UBA, in collaboration with brand and creative stakeholders., • Develop a signature style that reflects the concept’s pan-Asian / lifestyle ethos, aligned with the Hart Shoreditch brand., • Regularly review and evolve menus across all dayparts (breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, set menus, pantry, counter)., • Ensure all menus meet GP targets, maximise ingredient repurposing, and reflect seasonal produce. Operational Leadership • Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency., • Lead, train, and inspire the BOH team to deliver a high-energy, service-focused culture., • Implement and maintain all H&S, HACCP, and food hygiene standards, ensuring compliance at all times., • Own kitchen checklists, prep systems, and cleaning schedules to guarantee smooth daily operation. Financial & Stock Control • Manage stock ordering, supplier relationships, and deliveries with accuracy and discipline., • Control wastage through smart prep, cross-utilisation, and strong stock rotation practices., • Deliver accurate GP reporting, stocktakes, and kitchen P&L accountability. Team & Culture • Recruit, train, and develop BOH team members, embedding a culture of pride, accountability, and creativity., • Support cross-training between FOH and BOH to align with the modular, lifestyle-led operations model at Hart., • Lead by example, ensuring a respectful, collaborative, and dynamic workplace. Brand & Creative Collaboration • Act as a key partner to the wider F&B and creative teams, working on activations, collaborations, and cultural programming., • Bring a chef’s perspective to brand storytelling, guest experience, and menu positioning., • Be a visible ambassador of UBA / Hart Shoreditch within the property and the wider lifestyle community. Candidate Profile • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous ready to step up, ideally in a lifestyle hotel, high-end restaurant, or boutique F&B group., • Passionate about the London and UK restaurant scene.Strong creative flair, with the ability to develop impactful menus that balance guest appeal with commercial viability., • Demonstrated leadership skills: building teams, motivating staff, and driving operational excellence., • Deep understanding of kitchen systems, food safety, and stock control., • Passion for working in a creative, lifestyle-led environment where F&B, design, and culture intersect., • Commercially astute, with experience managing food cost, GP, and supplier relationships., • Hands-on, resilient, and excited by the opportunity to leave a personal stamp on a growing and dynamic concept.

As Head of Food & Beverage, you'll lead all F&B operations at Hart Shoreditch – from breakfast service and the lobby bar to events, restaurant, and in-room dining. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, creative vision with commercial discipline. This role requires someone who can bring a sense of style, purpose, and cohesion to every F&B touchpoint across the hotel. You’ll collaborate closely with the GM to drive guest satisfaction, lead commercial planning, and cultivate a strong team culture. The ideal candidate will have a background in lifestyle-led F&B venues, with experience in concept development, service delivery, financial control, and event execution. Leadership & Culture ● Lead the F&B team with confidence, clarity, and a guest-first approach ● Inspire creativity across menus, service style, and programming ● Build an inclusive, supportive & creative culture that reflects the spirit of Hart Shoreditch Operations & Standards ● Drive revenue through strategic management of commercial initiatives with the leadership team. Your creativity will inspire the team to deliver beyond set expectations. ● Have a firm grip on the P&L and take ownership over the costs of the business, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst keeping the quality high and the experience top notch. ● Work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and to ensure food quality and consistency is always where it should be ● Oversee day-to-day F&B operations, including restaurant, bar, in-room dining and events. ● Ensure consistent service quality and presentation across all outlets ● Maintain compliance with H&S, licensing, food hygiene, and financial protocols ● Manage systems including POS, stock, reporting, and rotas Commercial & Financial ● Drive revenue through creative F&B strategy, programming, and offer design ● Monitor COS, labour, and operational costs – target profitability across all services ● Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability in partnership with GM