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Sous Chef – Central London
Company
Westone
Location
London
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Caterer.com
Job Description
We are a strong expanding Restaurant group, and including 4 operations with a new restaurant opening planned to be based in the City of London
The business is high quality and high-volume operation and serving seasonal regional starters and re-invented homemade luxury Italian Pasta dishes.
As a testimony of our standards and quality of food we have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for the past 5 years.
Currently we are looking to recruit a full time Sous Chef, and the ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, good supervisory skills, passionate about food and a team player.
The Sous Chef will receive:
·A basic annual salary between £45,000 & £50,000 per year and depending on experience.
·Support the Head Chef in managing a team of 15/16 Chefs
·The hours of work are around 48 per week and over 5 days
·Lots of opportunities for growth and development
·Supportive Management team
·Well managed and expanding company to work for
We are looking for a Sous Chef from a quality branded background and if interested in the role we would like to hear from you!
The business is high quality and high-volume operation and serving seasonal regional starters and re-invented homemade luxury Italian Pasta dishes.
As a testimony of our standards and quality of food we have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for the past 5 years.
Currently we are looking to recruit a full time Sous Chef, and the ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, good supervisory skills, passionate about food and a team player.
The Sous Chef will receive:
·A basic annual salary between £45,000 & £50,000 per year and depending on experience.
·Support the Head Chef in managing a team of 15/16 Chefs
·The hours of work are around 48 per week and over 5 days
·Lots of opportunities for growth and development
·Supportive Management team
·Well managed and expanding company to work for
We are looking for a Sous Chef from a quality branded background and if interested in the role we would like to hear from you!
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What is the National Living Wage rate for restaurant staff in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for restaurant workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026. Workers aged 18-20 receive £10.50 per hour and those aged 16-17 receive £7.55 per hour, with no separate rate for hospitality roles. Employers must pay this for all hours worked including training shifts.
What visa is required for non-UK citizens to work in restaurant jobs in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, restaurant roles below skilled worker threshold require a Seasonal Worker visa valid for up to 6 months with a £1,270 maintenance fund shown. The visa costs £298 and allows work only with a licensed sponsor in hospitality. Extensions are not permitted beyond the 6-month limit.
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How many hours can I work per week in a UK restaurant job and what holiday entitlement applies in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, restaurant workers have a maximum 48-hour average working week under the Working Time Regulations unless they opt out. Full-time staff receive 5.6 weeks of paid holiday including bank holidays for a 40-hour contract. Part-time staff accrue holiday pro-rata at 12.07% of hours worked.
