Sous Chef - Stratford

Be part of something exciting at one of East London’s newest destinations!

We’relooking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at 18th Floor, The Gantry Hotel, Stratford.

Ourexciting rooftop restaurant and bar offers a spectacular dining experience,with open-air terraces, private dining spaces and panoramic views across East London. Our menu celebrates premium steaks, fresh seafood and Asian-inspiredcuisine, including Japanese and Korean influences, alongside a selection of signature cocktails.

This is afantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to play a key role in an exciting new opening, working alongside the Head Chef to deliver exceptionalfood, develop the kitchen team and help establish a reputation for outstanding quality and service.

We’relooking for someone who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about fresh ingredients, great flavours and consistently highculinary standards.

As Sous Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen,helping to maintain high standards of food quality, team performance and operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the daily management and smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Leading,motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver consistently excellent food.
• Preparing,cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standards of quality, flavour and presentation.
• Ensuringconsistency across the menu, with a focus on premium steaks, fresh seafood and Asian-inspired dishes.
• Applyingyour knowledge of Japanese and Korean cuisine, with sushi preparationexperience being a distinct advantage.
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety compliance.
• Managingstock control, ordering, portion control and food costs to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Supportingmenu development, new dish creation and the introduction of seasonalingredients.
• Ensuring the kitchen is organised, well-prepared and ready for every service.
• Training,mentoring and supporting junior chefs to encourage development and maintain high standards.
• Working closely with the front-of-house team and senior management to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

We’reseeking a motivated and hands-on Sous Chef who combines strong culinary skills with excellent leadership and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Ideally,you’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a strong senior kitchen role within a quality restaurant, hotel or premium hospitality environment.
• Experience working with steak, seafood and Asian-inspired cuisine.
• Knowledge of Japanese and Korean cooking techniques; sushi preparation experience wouldbe highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, support and develop a kitchen team.
• Apassion for creating high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal and sustainableingredients.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.
• Aproactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.
• Astrong understanding of food safety, health and safety legislation and kitchencompliance.
• The ability to remain calm, focused and professional during busy services.
• Thelegal right to work in the UK.

Most importantly, you’ll take pride in your work, lead by example and be excited tohelp build something special from the ground up.

We believein investing in our people and creating opportunities for talented chefs todevelop their careers.

As part ofour team, you’ll benefit from:

• Salaryof up to £45,000 per year, depending on experience.
• 28–30days of annual holiday, increasing with length of…