We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to join
our the team at the Ganton Arms.
Sous Chef, the Ganton Arms
Salary £40k + excellent bonus potential in a high performing site
The Ganton Arms in the heart of Carnaby is seeking an ambitious, high-energy sous chef to support a fast-paced kitchen. With average food sales in excess of £16k per week, the Ganton Arms is ranked as one of the top three pubs to dine in London's West End. We are committed to a fresh food ethos and our menu comprises elevated pub classics and alongside some seasonal point-of-difference dishes. With high tourist footfall and a loyal crowd of office workers, there's always something happening at the Ganton.
You'll be working as part of a stable and successful management team with highly experienced Head Chef Alonzo. At Urban Pubs and Bars - a Sunday Times Top 100 place to work in 2025 and London's leading independent pub company - we have a big emphasis on development and promotion from within, so this role provides an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Head Chef to burnish their credentials
You Are:
- Able to take responsibility for
our kitchen team in absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety and
security expectations are all met to the the highest of standards
- Passionate about training our
team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and
deliver outstanding food
- Able to work with the Head Chef
to train and uphold the agreed standards
- Able to assist the General
Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products
to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience
- Able to prepare and present all
our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation as appropriate
for the day of the week and time of day
- Able to support the Head Chef
in the development, implementation and review of the menu to maximise
sales in line with pub vision and business plan
What's in it for me:
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Be part of a brand new opening
- Training and development
- Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
- Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
- Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
- Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
- Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
- Access your Wages anytime through Wagestream
- Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
- Cycle to work scheme
Interested in hearing more?
Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!