Sous Chef - New Mediterranean Restaurant Opening - Mour, Marylebone
1 hour ago
London
Mour is an exciting new opening (end of May 2026) in Marylebone, offering a refined Mediterranean-inspired dining experience in a 60-cover restaurant, including 20-cover courtyard. We are on the lookout for a talented and driven Sous Chef to join the opening team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a project focused on delivering refined, and seasonal food with a strong emphasis on consistency, quality, and execution. The restaurant is also part of The Leonard Hotel and the kitchen will operate across multiple outlets, including restaurant service, breakfast, and in-room dining, with a clear ambition to build a respected and successful operation. The Role Working closely with the Head Chef and FOH, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. As hands on Sous chef you’ll help set and maintain standards, support the team, and ensure a smooth and consistent service across all areas. You’ll also be confident in managing multiple service periods, overseeing the transition between breakfast, afternoon tea, and à la carte, while maintaining organisation, consistency, and clear communication throughout. Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in leading and organising the kitchen team, • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation, • Assist with menu development and seasonal changes, • Ensure strong kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and compliance, • Help train and develop junior chefs, • Take ownership of service and lead by example About You • Previous experience as a Sous Chef ready to step up, • Background in quality-driven kitchens (restaurant or hotel), • Strong organisational and leadership skills, • Calm and focused under pressure, • Passion for simple, well-executed food using seasonal ingredients, • Experience or interest in pastry and bread production would be highly beneficial, • Ambition to grow within a structured and professional environment What We Offer • Salary: £40,000 per annum + incentives, • Opportunity to be part of a new opening and shape the kitchen culture, • A supportive and professional working environment, • Career progression within a growing hospitality group If you are looking to be part of a focused and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.