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Sous Chef - Riding House Bloomsbury - London

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Join the team at Riding House Café Bloomsbury


We’re looking for a passionate, driven and ambitious Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality restaurant and is ready to take the next step in their career.
As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver consistently exceptional food, inspire the team, and help drive standards across every service. You’ll be a natural leader who leads by example, stays calm under pressure, and takes pride in developing others.


What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
  • Leading and motivating the kitchen team during busy services.
  • Maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.
  • Training, mentoring and developing junior chefs.
  • Managing stock, ordering and ensuring minimal waste.
  • Monitoring GP, portion control and kitchen efficiencies.
  • Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and HACCP compliance.
  • Assisting with menu development, tastings and seasonal dish creation.
  • Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up.
  • A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal food.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisation and time management.
  • A positive, hands-on attitude with the ability to thrive under pressure.
  • High standards and great attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and kitchen compliance.
  • A team player who enjoys building a positive kitchen culture.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing restaurant group.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • The chance to work with talented chefs who are passionate about great food.
  • Staff meals while on shift.
  • Team socials and company benefits.
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment where your ideas and creativity are valued.

If you’re an ambitious chef looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your leadership skills and help shape one of London’s most respected all-day dining restaurants, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    from £18.5 hourly
  • Benefits
    Paid birthday’s
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Restaurant, Bar • 51-250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since July, 2026

Riding House Bloomsbury is the newest of the Riding House Café family, having opened in May 2022 in the iconic Brunswick Centre in the heart of Bloomsbury.

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