Location
London, based at Il Bambini Club within The Hoxton, Shoreditch.

Hours
Full time, hours to be discussed during the interview process.

Salary
Negotiable, competitive salary including TRONC.

About the Role
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensuring consistently high standards across food quality, preparation, and service. You will be hands-on in the kitchen while motivating and developing the team, maintaining smooth operations during busy services. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen management, leading and motivating the team during service, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency, and ensuring efficient food preparation and service. You will also assist with ordering, stock control, and minimising food waste, uphold excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards, support training and development of junior team members, take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, and collaborate with the wider restaurant team to deliver a great guest experience. Additional benefits include up to 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, life insurance, a Medicash Plan for physical and mental wellbeing support, and meals provided during shifts.

Experience
Proven experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen role is desirable to effectively support kitchen operations and team leadership.

About you
Motivated and hands-on leader with the ability to inspire and develop a kitchen team. You should be passionate about delivering high-quality food and maintaining excellent standards in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider restaurant team are essential.

Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory. A commitment to food hygiene, health & safety standards, and continuous professional development is required.