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NEW Opening Sous Chef Be Part of Londons Most Exciting New Opening
Nela Is coming to London
Following the success of our much-loved Amsterdam restaurant,were opening in The Whiteley, Queensway, London one of the citys most iconic redevelopments.
Nela means pure.
We honour live-fire cooking, bold flavours, and genuine hospitality. Our kitchens focus on simplicity and precision, using high-quality ingredients to create seasonal dishes with a modern edge. At Nela, everything revolves around craft, connection, and creating something memorable together.
This isnt just another launch. This is a rare opportunity to join a new opening from the very start with a leadership team that values skill, ambition, and integrity.
Were hiring a Sous Chef to help shape this journey.
Your Role as Sous Chef
You will work closely with our Head Chef and Chef-Owners, Hari & Ori, to bring the vision to life. As Sous Chef, you will help lead a brand-new team, lean the daily operations, and ensure our high standards are met and exceeded.
You will be a key figure in the kitchen calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and passionate about food and people.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team, createa culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning among a brigade of over 30 chefs.?
- Ensure Consistency and Quality by overseeing the preparation and presentation of dishes, maintaining Nela's high standards across every service.
- Uphold safety and hygiene standards and ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations, creating a safe and clean working environment.?Wikipedia
- Manage inventory and costs by monitor kitchen stock, control costs, and manage budgets without compromising on quality.?
- Ensure the menu development bythe Head Chef and Chef-Owners Hari and Ori reflect our live-fire cooking ethos and seasonal availability.?
- Set the tone for training and progression by mentoring junior chefs, providing guidance and opportunities for professional growth within the team.?
- This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic kitchen, where your leadership and culinary skills will directly contribute to creating memorable dining experiences at one of London's most anticipated new openings.
You Will Thrive Here If You Have
- Experience as a Sous Chef in high-end, a la carte restaurants
- Used to managing 150+ covers during busy lunch and dinner services
- Experienced with PDR is highly desired
- Background in live-fire cooking/modern cuisine
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and grow a team of around 25
- Pre-opening experience (a bonus, not essential)
- Full UK work rights and availability to start before the launch (estimated start date is June or July wth opening planned for September)
Why Join Nela?
- Competitive pay, with performance-based incentives made up of Basic and tronc
- Real career growth in a respected and expanding independent group
- Staff benefits tailored to wellbeing and development
- Ongoing training with opportunities to evolve
We believe every team member plays a vital role in what were building. If youre ready to make your mark as aSous Chefin one of Londons most exciting new restaurants, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join Nela London as a Sous Chef and be part of something pure.
