Islington
Sous Chef Modern Sri Lankan Restaurant Group Salary: £45,000£50,000 per annum Location: London Soho & East London THE BUSINESS We are recruiting a Sous Chef for a modern, food-led Sri Lankan restaurant group operating two highly regarded London sites. The food is rooted in authentic Sri Lankan and South Indian flavours, but the operation is built on structure, discipline, and professional kitchen systems. This is a serious kitchen environment. Quality, consistency, and execution matter. The business combines strong culinary identity with clear processes, technology-led systems, and a focus on scalable excellence. THE ROLE This is a senior kitchen leadership position, not just a cooking role. You will work closely with the Head Chef to run day-to-day kitchen operations, lead services, manage people, and uphold standards across prep, service, and systems. You must be confident running service, comfortable managing others, and capable of operating within a structured, process-driven kitchen. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead services with calm authority and consistency Maintain food quality, flavour accuracy, and presentation standards Act as a senior presence on the pass during peak services Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen management Oversee prep systems, production planning, and par levels Support rotas, labour efficiency, and team organisation Ensure all recipes and specifications are followed precisely Train, coach, and develop junior chefs Uphold food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards Support GP control, ordering, and waste reduction REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef Hands-on knowledge of Sri Lankan and/or South Indian cuisine Strong understanding of spices, curry bases, tempering, and layered flavours Background in premium casual or fine dining kitchens Comfortable working in structured, process-led environments Organised, reliable, and detail-focused Open to using kitchen technology and digital systems WHATS ON OFFER £45,000£50,000 salary, depending on experience Leadership role within a growing, food-focused restaurant group Exposure to well-built kitchen systems and structured operations Clear progression as the group continues to grow Professional, respectful kitchen culture To apply, submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. TPBN1_UKCT