Sous Chef – The Barley Mow, Westminster
About the Company
Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs, and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service, and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude, and willingness to become an expert in your products, and want a role that is as individual as you are, then you’re the one for us.
About the Role
We operate a Central Production Unit (CPU) out of The Barley Mow in Westminster, supporting our London venues with high-quality, consistent, specification-led food production. As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering this output — supporting the Head Chef in running daily operations, maintaining standards, and ensuring all products meet the specifications set by the Group Development Chef.
This is a hands‑on role for a capable, organised and quality-driven chef who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and enjoys balancing batch cooking with service for Barley Mow customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Kitchen Operations
- Support the Head Chef in managing daily CPU production for all London venues.
- Prepare and cook dishes to exact written specifications, ensuring consistency across all batches.
- Maintain par levels, follow production plans, and ensure timely fulfilment of orders.
- Assist in delivering the Barley Mow’s Great British Pub Menu, buffet and event catering, and Sunday Roast service.
- Uphold high standards of flavour, presentation, and portion control for all products leaving the kitchen.
Team Support & Leadership
- Act as second-in-command, stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
- Train and support junior chefs, ensuring they follow specifications, safety standards and kitchen procedures.
- Help build a positive, supportive and efficient kitchen culture.
- Communicate effectively with the CPU team, Group Development Chef and venue teams.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain excellent hygiene, organization and food safety practices at all times.
- Follow all HACCP, allergen and safety procedures, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Support the Head Chef in maintaining a safe, compliant and well‑run kitchen environment.
Operational & Financial Awareness
- Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and accurate record‑keeping.
- Support the Head Chef with monitoring labour, production efficiency and cost control.
- Take responsibility for daily operational tasks that ensure smooth CPU and service performance
What We’re Looking For:
- A strong Chef de Partie or existing Sous Chef with experience in high‑volume kitchens. Confident in batch cooking, prep management and working to detailed specifications.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to support and develop junior team members.
- Passionate about delivering consistent, high‑quality food.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, including a fixed Tronc.
- Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry.
- Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life.
- Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.
- Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service.
- Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year’s service.
- 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.
- Annual Staff Events
- Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business
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