London
Job Title: Production Sous Chef – Central Production Kitchen Location: Battersea, London Hours: 40 hours, working 5 days out of 6 (closed on Saturdays) Who we are: The Salad Kitchen is a London-born, founder-led collection of boutique salad bars and a long-standing fixture of the city’s food scene. We’ve spent over a decade proving that lunch should be the highlight of the workday, ensuring Londoners never have to choose between a healthy meal and a tasty one. Born from the energy of the street food scene and inspired by our roots on Whitecross Street Market, we’ve traded the 'raw veg in a bowl' cliché for a chef-led approach. We roast, pickle, and ferment everything in-house to create salads that feel like an indulgent treat. About the Role We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to take a leading role in our Battersea production kitchen. Our focus is simple: bold flavour, consistent quality and well-run systems. We specialise in roasting, fermentation, pickling and marinades, producing at scale without compromising on flavour. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structure as much as creativity. Someone who also understands that great food at volume relies on strong processes, attention to detail and clear leadership. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in leading daily production operations, • Oversee high-volume batch cooking across our weekly menus., • Maintain consistency, quality control and efficiency across all outputs, • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards, • Assist with production planning, stock control and yield management, • Help refine and improve kitchen systems as we continue to grow, • Supervise, guide and motivate the production team Learning & Development Development matters here. There is significant opportunity for internal progression, and this role plays an important part in building capability within the kitchen. We also host regular youth programme workshops within our Central Production Unit (CPU). The Sous Chef will help create a professional, welcoming and well-organised environment when these sessions take place. This means: • Leading by example in standards and conduct, • Supporting structured training and mentoring, • Understanding the wider impact of providing positive industry exposure What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a production or central kitchen., • Strong process-driven mindset with experience in batch production, • Confidence managing roasting operations at scale, • Knowledge of fermentation and marinades advantageous, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail* Solid understanding of food safety compliance, • A natural leader who enjoys developing others What We Offer • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • Genuine opportunity for growth within a small business that’s growing organically, • A professional, structured production environment, • A supportive team culture, • Battersea location If you’re a process led Sous Chef who combines operational discipline with a passion for flavour then we want to hear from you!
