Location
Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH, London
Hours
Flexible shifts between 7am – 11pm, including weekends and matchdays
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Flexible benefits
About the Role
Join us at Lighthouse Social, an exclusive members club on the stunning Fulham Pier, where modern Asian-American flavours meet exceptional hospitality. We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering an elevated dining experience to our 1,000+ members, from relaxed weekday dining to vibrant weekend service. As Sous Chef, you’ll play a hands-on role leading a brigade of eight chefs, overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations, and ensuring every plate leaves the pass to the highest standard. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, premium environment where no two days are the same, managing everything from intimate lunches to bustling matchday covers. This role requires creativity, confidence, and the ability to lead with calm precision while managing quality, cost, and inspiring your team to deliver memorable dishes every time.
What You'll Do
- Assist the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high-quality food production
- Lead the kitchen team during service, ensuring dishes meet required standards
- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and enhance existing offerings based on member feedback and seasonal availability
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and proper handling of kitchen equipment
- Manage inventory and stock levels, ensuring timely ordering and proper storage to minimise waste
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, helping develop their culinary skills and adherence to kitchen standards
- Assist in managing food costs and portion control to keep operations profitable and within budget
- Participate in regular team meetings to discuss kitchen performance, menu changes, and service improvements
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you, act with purpose, and have an impact through your everyday actions. Benefits include:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme including legal, financial, and personal support
- Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and other services
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme available to friends and family
- Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform
- Sodexo Retirement Plan membership
- Death-in-Service benefit
- Career growth opportunities with learning and development tools
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and protective uniform supplied
Experience
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting. Strong culinary skills with experience in menu development and food preparation. Background in high-end restaurant or hotel dining preferred. Experience in Asian-American cuisine is a bonus but not essential.
About You
Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring junior chefs. Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively and maintain high standards under pressure. Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations. Flexibility to work during peak periods including weekends, evenings, and matchdays. Creative, confident, and able to lead with calm precision while inspiring your team.
Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable but not explicitly stated. Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety is essential.