Sous Chef - New Opening - Thesleff Group

Sous Chef - Sale e Pepe Mare

Sale e Pepe Mare, the highly anticipated new seafood-focused concept from the iconic Sale e Pepe, is looking for a Sous Chef to join our opening team!

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a flagship launch from the ground up, supporting the Head Chef in delivering a kitchen of the highest standards while helping to shape the culinary identity of London's most exciting new coastal Italian-inspired restaurant.

If you're a skilled, motivated, and collaborative chef ready to take on a leadership role in a luxury dining environment - we want to hear from you.

The Role:

As Sous Chef, you will be the right hand of the Head Chef, ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and leading the brigade in delivering consistently outstanding food. You will play a vital role in training, mentoring, and motivating the team, while taking ownership of service execution, prep management, and maintaining the highest culinary and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations and service delivery
• Lead and supervise the team, ensuring consistency, discipline, and excellence
• Take responsibility for key services, ensuring timing, quality, and plating are flawless
• Assist in menu development, prep schedules, and operational planning
• Oversee stock control, supplier relationships, and food cost management
• Ensure all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met and exceeded
• Mentor junior chefs, fostering growth and accountability within the team

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a high-end, high-volume fine dining environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Exceptional organisational ability and attention to detail
• Hands-on approach with calmness under pressure
• Solid knowledge of Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and a passion for seafood
• Strong food safety, compliance, and kitchen management expertise

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to join a prestigious opening and make your mark in one of London's most exciting new culinary destinations.

Thesleff Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.