Senior Sous Chef (Head Chef Development Role)
The Dog & Fox
Wimbledon Village, South West London

About Us

The Dog & Fox is a high-volume, premium pub and dining venue at the heart of Wimbledon Village. Our food offer centres on elevated British classics, seasonally driven menus, and a strong focus on fresh produce, consistency, and execution. We operate a fast-paced kitchen with significant service volumes, particularly during peak trading periods and event seasons.

We are now seeking a commercially minded Senior Sous Chef with clear ambitions to progress to Head Chef level.

The Opportunity

This is a development-focused leadership role. You will work directly alongside the Head Chef, gaining exposure to the full operational, financial, and people-management aspects of running a successful kitchen.

You will be expected to act as second-in-command, taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and contributing strategically to the performance of the food operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations and leading high-volume services

• Deputising fully for the Head Chef when required

• Driving food quality, consistency, and presentation standards

• Managing GP targets, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships

• Labour scheduling and productivity management

• Ensuring rigorous adherence to food safety, HACCP, and compliance standards

• Training, mentoring, and succession planning within the brigade

• Contributing to menu engineering and seasonal development

• Supporting recruitment and performance management processes

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a premium, high-volume environment

• Strong financial acumen with understanding of GP, labour cost control, and waste management

• Confident leadership style with the ability to inspire and hold teams accountable

• Operational resilience and composure under pressure

• Clear ambition to progress to a Head Chef role

• High standards and a hands-on leadership approach

Development & Progression

This role is designed for a chef ready to transition into full kitchen leadership. You will gain:

• Structured exposure to commercial decision-making

• Budget ownership experience

• Direct mentorship from senior leadership

• Clear progression pathway to Head Chef

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Performance-related incentives

• Career progression within an established venue

• Staff meals on shift

• Company-wide benefits and discounts

• A professional, performance-driven working culture

If you are an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to take the final step toward Head Chef level, we invite you to apply with your CV and a cover note outlining your leadership experience and career objectives.

Senior Sous Chef (Head Chef Development Role)
The Dog & Fox
Wimbledon Village, South West London

About Us

The Dog & Fox is a high-volume, premium pub and dining venue at the heart of Wimbledon Village. Our food offer centres on elevated British classics, seasonally driven menus, and a strong focus on fresh produce, consistency, and execution. We operate a fast-paced kitchen with significant service volumes, particularly during peak trading periods and event seasons.

We are now seeking a commercially minded Senior Sous Chef with clear ambitions to progress to Head Chef level.

The Opportunity

This is a development-focused leadership role. You will work directly alongside the Head Chef, gaining exposure to the full operational, financial, and people-management aspects of running a successful kitchen.

You will be expected to act as second-in-command, taking full responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and contributing strategically to the performance of the food operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations and leading high-volume services

• Deputising fully for the Head Chef when required

• Driving food quality, consistency, and presentation standards

• Managing GP targets, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships

• Labour scheduling and productivity management

• Ensuring rigorous adherence to food safety, HACCP, and compliance standards

• Training, mentoring, and succession planning within the brigade

• Contributing to menu engineering and seasonal development

• Supporting recruitment and performance management processes

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a premium, high-volume environment

• Strong financial acumen with understanding of GP, labour cost control, and waste management

• Confident leadership style with the ability to inspire and hold teams accountable

• Operational resilience and composure under pressure

• Clear ambition to progress to a Head Chef role

• High standards and a hands-on leadership approach

Development & Progression

This role is designed for a chef ready to transition into full kitchen leadership. You will gain:

• Structured exposure to commercial decision-making

• Budget ownership experience

• Direct mentorship from senior leadership

• Clear progression pathway to Head Chef

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Performance-related incentives

• Career progression within an established venue

• Staff meals on shift

• Company-wide benefits and discounts

• A professional, performance-driven working culture

If you are an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready to take the final step toward Head Chef level, we invite you to apply with your CV and a cover note outlining your leadership experience and career objectives.