Senior Sous Chef - Cicoria by Angela Hartnett, Royal Opera House - Full Time - London
Job Title: Senior Sous Chef
Location: Cicoria by Angela Hartnett, Royal Opera House, London
Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 over 7, 40 hours per week
Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
About Us:
We’re Company of Cooks , and together with Angela Hartnett, we’ve created something truly special on the fifth floor of the Royal Opera House . Cicoria is a celebration of ingredient-led, seasonal Italian-inspired food served all day on a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.
With a menu curated by one of the UK’s most respected chefs, we deliver a refined yet welcoming dining experience rooted in quality, simplicity, and soul. Now, we’re looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen brigade and elevate every plate that leaves our pass.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
- Lead and inspire the team during service, maintaining calm and quality under pressure
- Take responsibility for maintaining high standards across all sections
- Ensure dishes are consistently prepared and presented to spec
- Assist with rota management, stock control, and ordering
- Train and mentor junior team members to promote growth and efficiency
- Uphold food hygiene, safety, and allergen standards at all times
- Contribute to menu development, bringing ideas and creativity to seasonal specials
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
- Confidence in leading a section and supporting the wider kitchen team
- A strong knowledge of Italian cuisine is highly desirable
- Passion for high-quality, seasonal ingredients and modern cooking techniques
- A team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
- Committed to maintaining a clean, organised, and disciplined kitchen environment
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and across a full-time rota
- Right to work in the UK
What's in it for you?
Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.
A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident
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