Sous Chef - New Opening Stratford

Sous Chef – 18th Floor at The Gantry

New Opening in East London | Salary up to £45,000 per year | Full-time, Permanent

Be part of something exciting at one of East London’s newest destinations!

We’re looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at 18th Floor, The Gantry Hotel, Stratford.

Our exciting rooftop restaurant and bar offers a spectacular dining experience, with open-air terraces, private dining spaces and panoramic views across East London. Our menu celebrates premium steaks, fresh seafood and Asian-inspired cuisine, including Japanese and Korean influences, alongside a selection of signature cocktails.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to play a key role in an exciting new opening, working alongside the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, develop the kitchen team and help establish a reputation for outstanding quality and service.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about fresh ingredients, great flavours and consistently high culinary standards.

What you’ll be doing

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to maintain high standards of food quality, team performance and operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

·       Supporting the Head Chef with the daily management and smooth operation of the kitchen.

·       Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver consistently excellent food.

·       Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards of quality, flavour and presentation.

·       Ensuring consistency across the menu, with a focus on premium steaks, fresh seafood and Asian-inspired dishes.

·       Applying your knowledge of Japanese and Korean cuisine, with sushi preparation experience being a distinct advantage.

·       Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety compliance.

·       Managing stock control, ordering, portion control and food costs to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.

·       Supporting menu development, new dish creation and the introduction of seasonal ingredients.

·       Ensuring the kitchen is organised, well-prepared and ready for every service.

·       Training, mentoring and supporting junior chefs to encourage development and maintain high standards.

·       Working closely with the front-of-house team and senior management to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a motivated and hands-on Sous Chef who combines strong culinary skills with excellent leadership and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Ideally, you’ll have:

·       Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a strong senior kitchen role within a quality restaurant, hotel or premium hospitality environment.

·       Experience working with steak, seafood and Asian-inspired cuisine.

·       Knowledge of Japanese and Korean cooking techniques; sushi preparation experience would be highly desirable.

·       Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, support and develop a kitchen team.

·       A passion for creating high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

·       Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.

·       A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.

·       A strong understanding of food safety, health and safety legislation and kitchen compliance.

·       The ability to remain calm, focused and professional during busy services.

·       The legal right to work in the UK.

Most importantly, you’ll take pride in your work, lead by example and be excited to help build something special from the ground up.

What we offer

We believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for talented chefs to develop their careers.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

·       Salary of up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience.

·       28–30 days of annual holiday, increasing with length of service.

·       Uniform provided.

·       Complimentary meal on duty.

·       Employee rewards programmes and long-service awards.

·       Internal training and structured opportunities for career progression.

·       Development and succession-planning opportunities, with the potential for rapid promotion.

·       A supportive, professional and ambitious kitchen environment.

·       The opportunity to contribute to a new restaurant opening and make a real impact on its success.

·       The chance to work in a distinctive rooftop restaurant with an exciting food offering and stunning views across East London.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

If you’re an ambitious Sous Chef who loves great food, enjoys leading a team and wants to be part of an exciting new restaurant opening, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and tell us about your experience, your culinary strengths and why you’d like to join the team at 18th Floor, The Gantry.

Join us and help create an outstanding dining experience in one of East London’s most exciting settings.

Sous Chef – 18th Floor at The Gantry

New Opening in East London | Salary up to £45,000 per year | Full-time, Permanent

Be part of something exciting at one of East London’s newest destinations!

We’re looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at 18th Floor, The Gantry Hotel, Stratford.

Our exciting rooftop restaurant and bar offers a spectacular dining experience, with open-air terraces, private dining spaces and panoramic views across East London. Our menu celebrates premium steaks, fresh seafood and Asian-inspired cuisine, including Japanese and Korean influences, alongside a selection of signature cocktails.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to play a key role in an exciting new opening, working alongside the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food, develop the kitchen team and help establish a reputation for outstanding quality and service.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about fresh ingredients, great flavours and consistently high culinary standards.

What you’ll be doing

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to maintain high standards of food quality, team performance and operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

·       Supporting the Head Chef with the daily management and smooth operation of the kitchen.

·       Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver consistently excellent food.

·       Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards of quality, flavour and presentation.

·       Ensuring consistency across the menu, with a focus on premium steaks, fresh seafood and Asian-inspired dishes.

·       Applying your knowledge of Japanese and Korean cuisine, with sushi preparation experience being a distinct advantage.

·       Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety compliance.

·       Managing stock control, ordering, portion control and food costs to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.

·       Supporting menu development, new dish creation and the introduction of seasonal ingredients.

·       Ensuring the kitchen is organised, well-prepared and ready for every service.

·       Training, mentoring and supporting junior chefs to encourage development and maintain high standards.

·       Working closely with the front-of-house team and senior management to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a motivated and hands-on Sous Chef who combines strong culinary skills with excellent leadership and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Ideally, you’ll have:

·       Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a strong senior kitchen role within a quality restaurant, hotel or premium hospitality environment.

·       Experience working with steak, seafood and Asian-inspired cuisine.

·       Knowledge of Japanese and Korean cooking techniques; sushi preparation experience would be highly desirable.

·       Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, support and develop a kitchen team.

·       A passion for creating high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

·       Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.

·       A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.

·       A strong understanding of food safety, health and safety legislation and kitchen compliance.

·       The ability to remain calm, focused and professional during busy services.

·       The legal right to work in the UK.

Most importantly, you’ll take pride in your work, lead by example and be excited to help build something special from the ground up.

What we offer

We believe in investing in our people and creating opportunities for talented chefs to develop their careers.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

·       Salary of up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience.

·       28–30 days of annual holiday, increasing with length of service.

·       Uniform provided.

·       Complimentary meal on duty.

·       Employee rewards programmes and long-service awards.

·       Internal training and structured opportunities for career progression.

·       Development and succession-planning opportunities, with the potential for rapid promotion.

·       A supportive, professional and ambitious kitchen environment.

·       The opportunity to contribute to a new restaurant opening and make a real impact on its success.

·       The chance to work in a distinctive rooftop restaurant with an exciting food offering and stunning views across East London.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

If you’re an ambitious Sous Chef who loves great food, enjoys leading a team and wants to be part of an exciting new restaurant opening, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and tell us about your experience, your culinary strengths and why you’d like to join the team at 18th Floor, The Gantry.

Join us and help create an outstanding dining experience in one of East London’s most exciting settings.