Senior Sous Chef

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Role: Senior Sous Chef Project A Rooftop Bar at The Imperial (New Opening Hotel)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Bloomsbury, London
About Us:
Project A is the new destination rooftop bar at The Imperial, Bloomsbury opening Summer 2026. Part of the Imperial London Hotels family, we are a seventh-generation, family-run business with a 187-year legacy and a renewed vision for modern, authentic London hospitality.
About the Role:
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Sous Chef to lead the culinary direction of Project A. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new rooftop dining experience from the ground up crafting menus, building a high-performing team and defining a food identity that reflects creativity, seasonality and a sense of place in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.
You will oversee kitchen operations at Project A, leading a brigade including Sous Chefs, CDPs, Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters. You will set the standards for quality, consistency and presentation, ensuring every dish reflects the ambition and elevated character of Project A.
What Youll Be Doing:
Maintain consistent food quality across all sections, ensuring high standards are upheld throughout preparation, production, and service.
Support menu development, working with the Head Chef to create seasonal dishes, accurately cost menus, manage food budgets, and minimise waste.
Oversee cooking standards, following recipes, presentation guidelines, and ensuring dishes are executed to the highest level.
Lead and support the kitchen team, taking responsibility for staff scheduling, discipline, and upholding uniform and grooming standards.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, including HACCP, temperature controls, hygiene documentation, and current Food Hygiene regulations.
Conduct quality control checks, assessing goods received such as fresh meat and fish and ensuring legal and quality standards are met.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment, ensuring all areas meet required health & safety standards and that any defects are logged and reported.
Prepare and cook high-quality, well-balanced meals, including specialised dishes that cater for diverse cultural and dietary needs.
Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver a smooth, efficient operation.
Demonstrate flexibility with shifts and hours, supporting the wider needs of the department and hotel.
Participate in mandatory training and comply with company policies and procedures.
Carry out additional ad-hoc duties to support the department and the hotel when required.
Whats In It for You:
28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning, plus discounted personal dry-cleaning
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
Workplace Pension
Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
Employee-funded Health Cash Plan
Local Bloomsbury discounts
Early Pay access
Shopping discounts with selected retailers
Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
Access to mental health first-aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme
If you are ready to shape a landmark rooftop bar and lead a talented team in one of Londons newest hospitality openings, we would love to hear from you!
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Location:
London
Job Type:
PartTime

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