Sous Chef

Sous Chef – The Barley Mow, Westminster

About the Company

Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs, and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service, and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude, and willingness to become an expert in your products, and want a role that is as individual as you are, then you’re the one for us.

About the Role

We operate a Central Production Unit (CPU) out of The Barley Mow in Westminster, supporting our London venues with high-quality, consistent, specification-led food production. As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering this output — supporting the Head Chef in running daily operations, maintaining standards, and ensuring all products meet the specifications set by the Group Development Chef.

This is a hands-on role for a capable, organised and quality-driven chef who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys balancing batch cooking with service for Barley Mow customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Kitchen Operations

-Support the Head Chef in managing daily CPU production for all London venues.

-Prepare and cook dishes to exact written specifications, ensuring consistency across all batches.

-Maintain par levels, follow production plans, and ensure timely fulfilment of orders.

-Assist in delivering the Barley Mow’s Great British Pub Menu, buffet and event catering, and Sunday Roast service.

-Uphold high standards of flavour, presentation, and portion control for all products leaving the kitchen.

Team Support & Leadership

-Act as second-in-command, stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

-Train and support junior chefs, ensuring they follow specifications, safety standards and kitchen procedures.

-Help build a positive, supportive and efficient kitchen culture.

-Communicate effectively with the CPU team, Group Development Chef and venue teams.

Food Safety & Compliance

-Maintain excellent hygiene, organisation and food safety practices at all times.

-Follow all HACCP, allergen and safety procedures, ensuring accurate documentation.

-Support the Head Chef in maintaining a safe, compliant and well-run kitchen environment.

Operational & Financial Awareness

-Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and accurate record-keeping.

-Support the Head Chef with monitoring labour, production efficiency and cost control.

-Take responsibility for daily operational tasks that ensure smooth CPU and service performance

What We’re Looking For:

-A strong Chef de Partie or existing Sous Chef with experience in high-volume kitchens. Confident in batch cooking, prep management and working to detailed specifications.

-Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently.

-Strong communication skills and the ability to support and develop junior team members.

-Passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality food.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary, including a fixed Tronc.

· Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry.

· Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life.

· Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.

· Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service.

· Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service.

· 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

· 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.

· Annual Staff Events

· Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business

Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.

Sous Chef – The Barley Mow, Westminster

About the Company

Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs, and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service, and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude, and willingness to become an expert in your products, and want a role that is as individual as you are, then you’re the one for us.

About the Role

We operate a Central Production Unit (CPU) out of The Barley Mow in Westminster, supporting our London venues with high-quality, consistent, specification-led food production. As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering this output — supporting the Head Chef in running daily operations, maintaining standards, and ensuring all products meet the specifications set by the Group Development Chef.

This is a hands-on role for a capable, organised and quality-driven chef who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys balancing batch cooking with service for Barley Mow customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Kitchen Operations

-Support the Head Chef in managing daily CPU production for all London venues.

-Prepare and cook dishes to exact written specifications, ensuring consistency across all batches.

-Maintain par levels, follow production plans, and ensure timely fulfilment of orders.

-Assist in delivering the Barley Mow’s Great British Pub Menu, buffet and event catering, and Sunday Roast service.

-Uphold high standards of flavour, presentation, and portion control for all products leaving the kitchen.

Team Support & Leadership

-Act as second-in-command, stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

-Train and support junior chefs, ensuring they follow specifications, safety standards and kitchen procedures.

-Help build a positive, supportive and efficient kitchen culture.

-Communicate effectively with the CPU team, Group Development Chef and venue teams.

Food Safety & Compliance

-Maintain excellent hygiene, organisation and food safety practices at all times.

-Follow all HACCP, allergen and safety procedures, ensuring accurate documentation.

-Support the Head Chef in maintaining a safe, compliant and well-run kitchen environment.

Operational & Financial Awareness

-Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and accurate record-keeping.

-Support the Head Chef with monitoring labour, production efficiency and cost control.

-Take responsibility for daily operational tasks that ensure smooth CPU and service performance

What We’re Looking For:

-A strong Chef de Partie or existing Sous Chef with experience in high-volume kitchens. Confident in batch cooking, prep management and working to detailed specifications.

-Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently.

-Strong communication skills and the ability to support and develop junior team members.

-Passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality food.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary, including a fixed Tronc.

· Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry.

· Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life.

· Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.

· Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service.

· Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service.

· 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

· 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.

· Annual Staff Events

· Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business

Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.