Sous Chef
BAR BLONDIE - NEW WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
Sous Chef
SALARY: £18.00 per hour (approximately £45k per annum)
LOCATION: Queen’s Park, West London
OPPORTUNITY: An exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join the team of a new and ambitious wine bar and restaurant in West London.
BAR BLONDIE:
An exciting new wine bar and restaurant concept like no other in London, from founders Elliot Milne (founder of Milk Beach) and Alex Price
Kitchen Led by Head Chef Alastair Walling working with Executive chef Alexander Busca the focus on Southern European inspired cuisine.
Location: situated on the beautiful Lonsdale Road mews in Queen’s Park, West London
Size of Restaurant: 44 covers plus outdoor seating
Small kitchen team
Food:
Southern European inspired – snacks, small plates, fresh pasta, grill, desserts.
Ingredient-led menu led by close relationships with carefully chosen farms
making everything fresh in house from bread, pasta to sauces.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, service demands, and managing a small focused BOH team to a high standard
Leading a culture of meticulous attention to detail and commitment to the highest of standards
Confident sections across grill, sauté, fryer, larder and pastry.
Maintain a 5* food hygiene environment at all times, with no compromises.
Experienced in ordering, stock control, prep systems and service organisation.
Contribute to menu development and supplier-led seasonal cooking.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Someone who is passionate about ingredient-led cooking and nurturing supplier and farm relationships, and fostering this culture in the team
Creative and wants to develop menus
Someone with meticulous standards and ambitions to seek accolades
Ambitious, organised, and calm under pressure
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mentorship under Exec Chef Alex Busca and Head Chef Alastair Walling
Supplier trips to farms, team socials, and award opportunities
Ongoing training and development opportunities for both product knowledge and management skills
Inclusive and diverse workforce
28 days holiday per year
Meals, softs, coffees, and teas while on shift
25-50% discounts at all group venues
If this sounds like you, please apply — we’d love to chat.