We operate a Central Production Unit (CPU) out of The Barley Mow in Westminster, supporting our London venues with high-quality, consistent, specification-led food production.
As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering this output — supporting the Head Chef in running daily operations, maintaining standards, and ensuring all products meet the specifications set by the Group Development Chef.
This is a hands-on role for a capable, organised and quality-driven chef who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys balancing batch cooking with service for Barley Mow customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Kitchen Operations
-Support the Head Chef in managing daily CPU production for all London venues.
-Prepare and cook dishes to exact written specifications, ensuring consistency across all batches.
-Maintain par levels, follow production plans, and ensure timely fulfilment of orders.
-Assist in delivering the Barley Mow’s Great British Pub Menu, buffet and event catering, and Sunday Roast service.
-Uphold high standards of flavour, presentation, and portion control for all products leaving the kitchen.
Team Support & Leadership
-Act as second-in-command, stepping up to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
-Train and support junior chefs, ensuring they follow specifications, safety standards and kitchen procedures.
-Help build a positive, supportive and efficient kitchen culture.
-Communicate effectively with the CPU team, Group Development Chef and venue teams.
Food Safety & Compliance
-Maintain excellent hygiene, organisation and food safety practices at all times.
-Follow all HACCP, allergen and safety procedures, ensuring accurate documentation.
-Support the Head Chef in maintaining a safe, compliant and well-run kitchen environment.
Operational & Financial Awareness
-Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and accurate record-keeping.
-Support the Head Chef with monitoring labour, production efficiency and cost control.
-Take responsibility for daily operational tasks that ensure smooth CPU and service performance
What We’re Looking For:
-A strong Chef de Partie or existing Sous Chef with experience in high-volume kitchens. Confident in batch cooking, prep management and working to detailed specifications.
-Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently.
-Strong communication skills and the ability to support and develop junior team members.
-Passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality food.
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary, including a fixed Tronc.
· Some of the best Career Growth Opportunities in the industry.
· Flexible Shift Patterns – to fit around the other important things in life.
· Stream – giving you direct access to your wages when you need them.
· Private Medical Cover on completion of one year’s service.
· Access to Professional Mental Health Resources and an Employee Assistance Programme on completion of one year's service.
· 28 days paid Holiday per annum, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
· 25% Discount at all Glendola Leisure Venues.
· Annual Staff Events
· Opportunities to innovate and contribute to the growth of your business
Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply.
GLENDOLA LEISURE GROUP - A LEADING FAMILY-OWNED PRIVATE HOSPITALITY COMPANY
Glendola Leisure operates many different bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK in London, Glasgow, Belfast & Edinburgh. In your City, you will be part of a small team supported by our wider group and open to all the opportunities that come with that. What we all share as part of the Glendola Family is a passion for our customers, being experts in our products, providing exceptional service and a commitment to being better every day. If you can offer friendliness, a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to become an expert in your products and want a role that is as individual are you are then you’re the one for us. It is time you stopped going to work and started coming to life.
Are you ready to be part of one of the hospitality industry’s biggest success stories? – It’s time to apply