Sous Chef

We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to joinour the team at The Railway 

On the menu, our all-day food offer focuses on seasonality and sharing - from small plates to hearty gastropub classics - while weekends are all about Saturday brunch and stunning Sunday roasts. Behind the bar you'll find the best of London’s craft beer scene, classic cocktails, small-batch gins and artisan wines. Located opposite Balham station, we’re the perfect spot for a few pints, a quick bite, or dinner with friends and family, and our street-side terrace is made for al fresco drinking and dining.

Thisamazing opportunity is ideal for someone who loves working with fresh premiumand seasonal products and preferably experience within gastro pubs; lovesworking in a busy kitchen; understands and delivers a perfect service with orwithout the Head Chef present; can lead the kitchen team to successconsistently and is excited by innovation and change to secure outstandingresults for the business.

You Are:

• Able to take responsibility for our kitchen team in absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety and security expectations are all met to the the highest of standards
• Passionate about training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and deliver outstanding food
• Able to work with the Head Chef to train and uphold the agreed standards
• Able to assist the General Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products to maximise sales and enhance the customer experience
• Able to prepare and present all our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation as appropriate for the day of the week and time of day
• Able to support the Head Chef in the development, implementation and review of the menu to maximise sales in line with pub vision and business plan

We Offer:

• A great training and development programme
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings
• 30% off the total bill at our pubs, bars and restaurants
• The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – not simply following a branded template!
• An attractive base salary and fun working environment
• Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Who We Are:

Part of theaward-winning Urban Pubs & Bars (Publican Awards Best Managed Pubs 1-50), afast-growing independent hospitality group with an incredible and diverse rangeof pubs, bars and restaurants all with their own individual identity.