Chef Jobs in London & Across the UK

Welcome to your destination for chef jobs in London and across the United Kingdom. At Maison Gastronomique — a specialist chef recruitment agency — we connect talented culinary professionals with premium hospitality employers hiring across all levels, from Chef de Partie and Sous Chef to Head Chef and Executive Chef. Whether you’re exploring fine dining, Michelin-level kitchens, boutique restaurants or multi-site hospitality groups, browse the latest permanent and temporary opportunities below.

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Ryan Whitney Ryan Whitney

Senior Sous Chef – Michelin Star - £60,000

London | £60,000 + annually

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sous Chef to join the brigade of a Michelin-starred restaurant in London.

This is a chance to work within a highly respected kitchen focused on seasonal produce, refined technique, and exceptional attention to detail, supporting a talented leadership team in delivering a world-class dining experience.

The restaurant operates across multiple services including lunch and dinner, offering both à la carte and tasting menus built around the very best seasonal ingredients sourced from a close network of producers and suppliers.

What’s on offer

• Salary £60,000 + depending on experience
• Work within a Michelin-starred environment
• Structured brigade with strong leadership
• Excellent opportunity for career progression within a high-level kitchen
• Exposure to premium produce and modern fine-dining techniques

The role

As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and helping ensure smooth service across all sections.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Leading service and maintaining exceptional standards
• Training and mentoring junior members of the brigade
• Ensuring consistency, organisation, and food quality across service
• Contributing to menu development and seasonal changes

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a chef who has:

• Experience in Michelin-star or high-level fine dining kitchens
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• The ability to run service and support a large brigade
• A passion for seasonal ingredients and refined cooking

📩 For more information or to apply, please send your CV to: jobs@maisonchefs.com

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Ryan Whitney Ryan Whitney

Sous Chef Job in Europe – Relocation Opportunity | €40,000+

Maison Chefs, a specialist chef recruitment agency, is currently recruiting for an experienced Sous Chef to join an exceptional new multi-concept hospitality project in a stunning European coastal location.

This is a rare Sous Chef job in Europe offering relocation, career progression, and the chance to work across high-end concepts including:

  • French cuisine

  • Mediterranean dining

  • Spanish concepts

  • Beach club restaurants

  • South Korean BBQ

If you are an ambitious Sous Chef looking for chef jobs abroad with real growth potential, this opportunity offers both lifestyle and career progression.

The Role – Sous Chef (Europe)

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading the brigade, maintaining high standards, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting daily kitchen operations and service

  • Managing stock control and supplier deliveries

  • Assisting with kitchen rotas and team organisation

  • Upholding food safety and quality standards

  • Supporting menu execution across multiple concepts

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef in quality-led kitchens

  • Strong organisational and leadership skills

  • Experience in high-volume or structured environments

  • Background in Mediterranean, French, Spanish or Asian cuisine preferred

  • EU work status required for relocation and immediate start

  • Sponsorship may be available for the right candidates

Projected start date: End of April.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary from €36,000 up to €40,000+ depending on experience

  • Relocation to a beautiful European destination

  • Long-term progression within a growing hospitality group

  • Opportunity to work on a major new opening project

If you are searching for Sous Chef jobs in Europe through a trusted hospitality recruitment agency, apply today.

📩 jobs@maisonchefs.com

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Ryan Whitney Ryan Whitney

High-End Sushi Sous Chef — £50k+ | No Late Nights

High-End Sushi Sous Chef — £50k+ | No Late Nights
Serious sushi. High standards. Incredible venue.

We need someone who understands — stock control, deliveries, rotas, backend organisation.

• Precision sushi offering
• High-level production/service
• Real kitchen leadership

If you’re confident running a section.
Supporting a Head Chef.
Keeping standards tight — this is a great move.

**No sponsorship available**

APPLY TODAY:

📩 ryan@maisonchefs.com

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Ryan Whitney Ryan Whitney

Sous Chef – High-End up to £50,000

We’re recruiting an exceptional Senior Sous Chef to join a small, close-knit kitchen team working with a highly regarded Head Chef in a quality-driven London restaurant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef with a strong background in high-end British cuisine, who enjoys working with top-quality produce and maintaining the highest standards in a focused, professional environment.

What’s on offer:

Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• High-end, produce-led British cooking
• Small, stable and well-structured kitchen team
• The chance to work closely with an incredible chef
• Long-term opportunity with genuine progression

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Senior Sous / strong Sous Chef experience in quality-led restaurants
• A background in high-end British or fine-dining kitchens
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A calm, organised approach to service and prep
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

This role suits a Senior Sous Chef looking to step into a trusted second-in-command position in a kitchen that values consistency, quality, and teamwork.

Apply today by sending your CV to: ryan@maisonchefs.com

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Looking to Hire Chefs?

If you’re an employer recruiting for your kitchen, Maison Gastronomique provides permanent and temporary chef recruitment across London and the UK. From high-performing Sous Chefs and Chef de Partie to senior leadership hires, we deliver fast, curated shortlists tailored to your operation.

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Why Chef Talent Is in High Demand

Top kitchens rely on consistency, leadership and culture as much as technical skill. Across London and the UK, restaurants and hospitality groups are competing for chefs who can perform under pressure, lead sections, support strong service and elevate standards over the long term.

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