Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
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- Job Title: Senior Sous Chef
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Catering & Hospitality
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Tue, 10 Feb 2026
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Location:
London
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Sous Chef with a great working attitude, collaborative spirit, and attention to detail.
Job Description
Working under an Executive Chef and the Head of Bars & Dining, the candidate will be a focused, highly organised individual, who can lead our day-to-day seasonal kitchen operation, managing the kitchen team and the relationship with front of house staff.
This role involves:
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen to deliver an excellent experience for customers
- Managing and motivating the kitchen team members
- Preparation and oversight of the various menus on offer for The Grill, The Pizza Oven, Covered Dining, events, and pre-sold hospitality packages.
- Delivering our catering menus (above) during the pre-show service and prepare for the week ahead.
- Meeting all service requirements in a timely manner, ensuring all food is prepared and presented by the kitchen team to the correct standard, meeting tariff and portion specifications.
- Being responsible for maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness as well as the safe working practices expected in a professional kitchen.
- Following food hygiene, health and safety and environmental legislation, keeping records as required.
- Being responsible for running the kitchen including writing prep lists and placing orders.
- Ensuring goods are received and stored in the correct manner.
- Tracking prices and costs within the business to maintain and drive profitability.
- Ensuring all equipment, kitchen, service and storage areas are kept clean and working at all times, reporting any faults immediately to the Head of Bars & Dining.
- Supporting the Head of Bars & Dining with any administration of the kitchen
- Supporting the Head of Bars & Dining with the recruitment of the kitchen team
- Supporting the Head of Bars & Dining with the training and professional development of the kitchen team.
Job Requirements
- An excellent team leader, experienced in motivating a team
- A passion for excellence in food
- High standards for themselves and those around them
- A confident team-player, who is able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels in a friendly manner
- A positive approach with the ability to work well under pressure
- Calm, organised approach with the ability to independently problem solve
- Proven skills and knowledge in food preparation and the principles of kitchen management
- Experience working in a busy kitchen at a minimum of Sous Chef level
- Level 3 Food hygiene certificate
- A good standard of spoken English
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- First Aid Certificate
- An understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- A passion for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the work we produce
How to Apply
Please go to our website to fill out the application form and personal details form.
- Contact email: [email protected]
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