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Senior Sous Chef

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 39000.00 - 42000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 05, 2026
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We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the team at the iconic Natural History Museum. Our food offer at the Natural History Museum ranges from busy cafes serving freshly made sandwiches and barista coffee, to family friendly restaurant with pizzas, burgers, and seasonal dishes. In addition, we cater for a variety of casual events, including museum sleepovers.

Job Responsibility

  • Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
  • Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
  • Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
  • Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
  • Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
  • Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

Requirements

  • Experience within a high volume kitchens
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Multi-site experience
  • An understanding of events, canapes, bowl food and banqueting
  • An eye for detail, and the ability to produce food to a high standard
  • The ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • A thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulation

What we offer

  • Free lunch on shift
  • Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
  • A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
  • Competitive rate
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
  • Company sick leave
  • Company annual leave
  • Opportunity to develop and further your career
  • Employee discounts at several retailers & fitness providers
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders
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