Senior Sous Chef - Private Members Club 55-60k

45hr contract

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef to join a premium private members' club in Central London, with a focus on events-led hospitality and exceptional dining.

The Role
We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at a prestigious private members' club in Central London. This is an events-led, high-end hospitality operation with multiple kitchens and event spaces. The role involves supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional food across club dining, public café service, and large-scale events. This would suit a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef from an events-led or high-end hospitality background who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Operation

• Premium private members' club with a multiple restaurants.
• Two open kitchens.
• Brigade of approximately 30 chefs.
• Events-led operation – canapés, bowl food, private dining.
• Strong focus on seasonality and British produce.
• Mediterranean-style kitchen offering elegant sharing plates.

The Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef Role

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen brigade.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food across all outlets and events.
• Manage ordering, stock control, food safety, and compliance.
• Drive team development, training, and performance.
• Step up and run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Oversee event delivery including canapés, bowl food, and private dining.

The Ideal Senior Sous Chef / Sous Chef

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in an events-led or high-end hospitality environment.
• Experience with canapés, bowl food, private dining, and events.
• Strong communication skills – works across multiple kitchens and event spaces.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine interest in the club culture and wider offering.

Why Apply

• Join a prestigious private members' club in Central London.
• Salary: Sous Chef 45-50k or Senior Sous Chef up to 60k.
• Tronc scheme available after first few months.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Private health insurance after 3-month probation.
• Pension and standard holiday entitlement.
• Strong company culture – opportunity to be part of the wider brand.

How to Apply
If you are a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef with events-led or high-end hospitality experience, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com