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Sous Chef – Pinky Steakhouse | Balham, London

Ready to lead one of South London’s most exciting new restaurants?
Pinky is a modern neighbourhood steakhouse with a passion for exceptional ingredients, honest cooking, and serious attention to detail. We’re building a small, talented team that takes pride in quality over quantity, and we’re looking for an ambitious Sous Chef who wants to grow with us.
This is more than just another Sous Chef position. We’re looking for someone who wants a long-term home, with a genuine opportunity to progress into a Head Chef role as the business expands.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work closely with the leadership team to deliver consistently outstanding food while helping shape the future of the kitchen.
Our menu is intentionally focused:


  • Premium steaks cooked over charcoal
  • High-quality appetisers and sides
  • Seasonal creative specials
  • Simple food executed to an exceptional standard

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a chef who has:


  • Strong experience cooking over charcoal grills
  • Excellent knowledge of classic European cookery
  • A solid grounding in all fundamental kitchen techniques
  • Confidence producing quality stocks, sauces and reductions from scratch
  • Experience with steak cookery and precise temperature control
  • High standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety
  • The ability to lead by example in a small, hands-on kitchen
  • A calm, professional attitude under pressure
  • Passion for quality and continuous improvement

Why join Pinky?

  • Genuine opportunity to become Head Chef
  • Work with a small, passionate and ambitious team
  • Be part of a growing hospitality company with exciting future projects
  • Creative input into seasonal specials and menu development
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Staff meals, discounts and opportunities for career progression

If you’re the sort of chef who believes that the basics matter, loves cooking over fire, takes pride in every plate, and wants to help build something special from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and tell us why you’d be a great fit for Pinky.
If you’re targeting stronger chefs, I’d also increase the advertised salary slightly above the local market—it often improves the quality of applicants significantly.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Wednesday to Sunday
  • Salary
    £16 – £18 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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About Freak Scene Group Freak Scene is London’s most irreverent indie restaurant group — a riot of punk Asian flavours, bold creativity, and a don’t-give-a-damn attitude. Born from underground pop-ups and cult supper clubs, we’ve grown into

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