Sous Chef

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Sous Chef – New Opening
Location: Canal at Taxi House Hotel, Westbourne Park
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Schedule: Full-Time
Opening: June 2025
From the team behind Crispin and Bistro Freddie comes Canal – a new waterside restaurant opening this summer at Taxi House Hotel, overlooking the Grand Union Canal. A space where thoughtful food meets natural wines, music, and community – complete with a sun-soaked terrace and a floating DJ barge setting the tone.
We’re building a tight-knit, passionate kitchen team focused on seasonal cooking, quality produce, and genuine hospitality. This is a rare opportunity to shape a kitchen from the ground up and be part of something truly creative and community-driven.

The Role
As Sous Chef, you'll be a key part of our leadership team, working closely with the Head Chef to bring Canal’s food philosophy to life. You’ll take charge of day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor junior chefs, and help develop a menu rooted in seasonality, sustainability, and flavour.
You will:
Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen leadership
Lead service and ensure consistency, pace, and quality across every dish
Help design and develop seasonal menus and daily specials
Be a hands-on leader, training and mentoring chefs at all levels
Maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure the best produce is always on the pass
Oversee stock control, GP targets, and kitchen organisation
Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance
Be a creative, dependable presence in the kitchen, contributing to the culture and vision of the site


You bring:
Solid experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a respected, quality-driven kitchen
A passion for seasonal produce and well-executed, thoughtful food
Calm, focused leadership with the ability to inspire and develop a team
A collaborative mindset – you enjoy being part of a creative, supportive environment
A strong grasp of kitchen operations, from prep systems to GP management
A desire to grow with a forward-thinking restaurant group and help shape its next chapter


What’s in it for you:
£40,000 per year, paid monthly
Full-time role with a fair and balanced rota
A chance to be part of a high-profile new opening with creative freedom and support
Work in a beautiful waterside setting with a unique daytime and evening dynamic
Be part of a growing hospitality group with a proven track record and plans for future sites
Team meals on every shift
50% off dining at all HAM Restaurant locations
20% off wine retail
Real opportunities for progression, development, and involvement in menu creation


Whether you’re a seasoned Sous looking for a new challenge or a talented Senior CDP or Junior Sous ready to step up, Canal offers a fresh canvas and a supportive, ambitious environment.
Come and help us create something special on the banks of the Grand Union Canal.
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  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    up to £40,000 yearly

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