Sous Chef

Join an award-winning kitchen. Push boundaries. Build your future.

Ready to take your culinary career to the next level?

At Fallow, we're not just creating exceptional food – we're challenging the way restaurants think about cooking, sustainability and hospitality.

Founded in 2019 by chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, alongside hospitality entrepreneur James Robson, Fallow has become one of London's most exciting dining destinations. Located in the heart of St James's, we've earned recognition including Sustainable Restaurant of the Year from GQ and Marie Claire, and Best New Restaurant at the Caterer Awards.

Now we're looking for a talented, driven and passionate Sous Chef to join our team and play a key role in the next chapter of our journey.

The opportunity

This is more than just another Sous Chef role.

You'll work alongside our Head Chef and a team of ambitious, creative professionals who genuinely care about great food, innovative techniques and making the most of every ingredient.

You'll have the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table, develop your leadership skills and help shape a kitchen where high standards, creativity and teamwork go hand in hand.

If you love pushing culinary boundaries, developing people and being part of something special, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

Lead from the front – inspire, support and develop a talented kitchen team alongside the Head Chef.

Deliver exceptional food – maintain outstanding standards of quality, flavour, consistency and presentation.

Bring fresh ideas – contribute to a culture of creativity, innovation and sustainable cooking.

Run a brilliant kitchen – oversee daily operations, organisation, stock control and efficient service.

Take ownership – manage food and labour costs while maintaining our high standards.

Work as one team – collaborate closely with front of house to deliver memorable guest experiences.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings more than just technical ability. We want a chef with ambition, personality and a genuine passion for what they do.

You'll ideally have

Experience as a Sous Chef in a high-quality, busy restaurant.

A genuine love of food, seasonal ingredients and creative cooking.

Strong leadership skills and a passion for developing others.

A calm, organised and positive approach under pressure.

An interest in sustainability and reducing food waste.

The drive to keep learning, improving and pushing standards higher.

Most importantly, you'll be a team player who wants to grow with us.

What's in it for you?

We believe great people deserve great opportunities. At Fallow, we're committed to investing in our team, recognising hard work and creating real career progression.

Career development & progression

Competitive salary.

Genuine opportunities to develop and progress within the group.

Continuous learning and development programmes.

External training opportunities, including WSET and leadership courses.

Opportunity to showcase your creativity through Fowl Mouth, our employee-led professional pop-up initiative.

Food, discounts & experiences

50% dining discount across our restaurant group.

25% Friends & Family discount.

50% discount on company retail.

Free welcome lunch for you and a guest.

Delicious staff meals on shift.

Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials.

Wellbeing & work-life benefits

Employee wellbeing initiatives.

Reward and recognition schemes.

Increased holiday entitlement after three years.

Enhanced parental leave after one year.

Sabbatical opportunities after three years.

Why Fallow?

Because we believe the best kitchens are built by people who are passionate about what they do and proud of the team around them.

At Fallow, you'll be surrounded by talented chefs, work with exciting ingredients and be encouraged to develop your skills, share ideas and make a genuine impact.

We're proud to champion individuality, diversity and an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Ready to join us?

Bring your passion. Bring your ideas. Bring your ambition. If you're an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next challenge in one of London's most exciting restaurants, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Fallow Herd.

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