Sous Chef

Job Title and Location

• Sous Chef - Lighthouse Social
• Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH
• Up to £50,000 per annum salary + flexible benefits
• Flexible shifts 7am – 11pm, weekends and matchdays

Join us at Lighthouse Social
, an exclusive members club on Fulham Pier, blending modern Asian-American flavours with exceptional hospitality. We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering an elevated dining experience to over 1,000 members.

As Sous Chef you will lead a brigade of eight chefs, oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensure every plate meets the highest standard. You will thrive in a fast‑paced, premium environment with a variety of service types, from relaxed weekday dining to bustling matchday covers.

A background in high‑end restaurant or hotel dining is ideal; experience in Asian‑American cuisine is a bonus.

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high‑quality food production.
• Lead the kitchen team during service, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented to required standards.
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes, maintaining 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 all kitchen equipment.
• Manage inventory and stock levels, ensuring timely ordering of ingredients and proper storage practices to minimise waste.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, helping them develop their culinary skills and ensuring adherence to kitchen standards.
• Assist in managing food costs and portion control, ensuring operations remain profitable and within budget.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss kitchen performance, menu changes, and service improvements.

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar high‑volume restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Strong culinary skills with experience in menu development and food preparation.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively during busy periods.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience training and mentoring junior chefs.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Flexibility to work during peak periods, including weekends, evenings, and matchdays.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for a range of support services.
• Free health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24‑hour virtual GP.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme for members, friends, and family.
• Salary Finance Platform for financial benefits.
• Retirement Plan membership.
• Death‑in‑Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed.
• Learning and development tools to support career growth.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support environmental sustainability.
• Volunteering opportunities to support community causes.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities, and support employee networks such as Pride, Parents & Carers, Disability, Ability, and more.