Sous Chef

Managed by Rhubarb, Sky Garden sits atop 20 Fenchurch Street, a.k.a. The Walkie Talkie Building, and houses two restaurants, two bars, a retail outlet, ground floor coffee kiosk and stunning event spaces.. An iconic venue like no other, RHC proudly deliver a range of luxury dining options and flawless service to our spectacular, three-floor event venue and rooftop restaurant and bar experience..  . Poised on level 36 of the iconic Sky Garden, Darwin is a lively all-day dining location inspired by the very best of British. Laid back but with a spirited atmosphere spread across three services; We let the food and incredible view do the talking!. ## Role Purpose. Join Darwin Brasserie at Sky Garden, London's highest brasserie, and take your culinary career to the next level in one of the capital's most iconic dining destinations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join a high performing kitchen team, leading from the front in a high volume premium restaurant environment while developing your career with a renowned hospitality business.. . **What you will be doing**. • Supporting the Head Chef in leading and motivating a large brigade within a busy all-day dining restaurant . • Delivering consistently high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner services. • Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency during high-volume service periods. • Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior chefs to drive performance, engagement, and career progression. • Assisting with menu development and continuous improvement of kitchen standards. . **What we are looking for**. • Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a high volume restaurant . • Strong background working in premium dining, brasserie, or quality-led restaurant operations. • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage a large team. • Passion for food, fresh ingredients, and delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding cuisine. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen. . **Good to know**. This is opportunity offers a salary of up to £46,000 per year, alongside excellent career progression opportunities within one of London's most prestigious hospitality destinations. You'll benefit from meals on duty or a meal allowance per shift, a 40% discount on food and beverage across our venues, ongoing training and development opportunities including a structured management development programme, corporate gym discounts, employee recognition schemes, a refer-a-friend bonus, and regular salary reviews, all within a dynamic, ambitious hospitality business.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: up to £46,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!


About Oak View Group:

OVG are here to disrupt business as usual in the Live Events, Iconic Venues, Sports and Entertainment Industries.. . Exceptional, game-changing hospitality!

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