SOUS CHEF - PERMANENT POSITION

Old Queen Street Café, Westminster, London

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + paid overtime

Hours: Full-time, 42.5 hours, 5 shifts per week

Location: Historic Westminster, close to Westminster and St James Park tube stations

Start Date: Immediate start available

Your Role

Execute & oversee modern British dishes (60-cover brasserie + events)
Lead 8–10-strong kitchen; manage ordering, budgets, stock
Drive quality & high standards
Cover Head Chef duties ~10 hrs/week

What You Bring

3+ years as Sous/Senior Sous in fast-paced, multi faceted venues
Passion for seasonality and fresh produce; event catering experience
Financial management & team leadership skills
Understanding of modern kitchen management systems & technology

What We Offer

Competitive salary (up to £45,000) with paid overtime
28 days holiday + extra day off for your birthday (or the day after!)
Hospitality discounts, free staff meals, team parties
Annual CODE App subscription
Access to Hospitality Action Support
A supportive, collaborative culture as a B Corp company

Ready to join our team?

What we need: • Current CV with references • Proof of right to work in the UK • Brief cover letter

Lantana is proud to be a London business and gives priority to candidates living within London or Greater London. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if we can support you in any specific ways to apply to join us.

Sous Chef