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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 workers aged 21 and over in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of 1 April 2026. Restaurant assistants, waiters and kitchen porters receive this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 48 hours in a reference period. Employers must pay this rate or face penalties of up to £20,000 per worker.
What visa route and minimum salary apply for non-UK citizens seeking restaurant chef roles in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK applicants for restaurant chef positions must hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed employer with a minimum salary of £30,960 or the going rate for the SOC code 5434, whichever is higher, as of January 2026. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued no earlier than 3 months before application and payment of the Immigration Skills Charge of £1,000 per year.
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As per GOV.UK, no formal qualifications are required for restaurant waiter roles but applicants must hold a valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate obtained within the last 3 years. Employers typically require at least 6 months of customer-facing experience demonstrated through references or a trial shift.
What documents are required when applying for a restaurant job through the UK government Work Trial scheme in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, applicants must provide a National Insurance number, proof of right to work such as a passport or biometric residence permit, and a completed Work Trial agreement form before starting. Employers must issue a written statement of employment particulars within 1 day of the trial commencing.
