Senior Sous Chef - Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk is a contemporary rooftop bar and restaurant in the heart of the City of London, offering a lively dining experience, stylish surroundings, and a strong focus on exceptional service. Set above the capital with sweeping skyline views, Kitty Hawk combines seasonal menus with a vibrant drinks offering, creating a social and elevated guest experience.
As part of ETM Collection within ETM Group, Kitty Hawk sits within a portfolio recognised for operational excellence, people development, and some of London’s most distinctive hospitality venues.
Role Overview:
At ETM Group, being a Senior Sous Chef is both a senior leadership role and a key part of the kitchen management team. You’re not just supporting the kitchen — you’re instrumental in delivering the culinary vision, driving standards, and ensuring exceptional food experiences that reflect our premium positioning and EPIC values.
Across our ETM Collection venues — from rooftop restaurants to refined dining spaces — our Senior Sous Chefs work closely with the Head Chef to lead high-performing kitchen teams. You play a crucial role in delivering seasonal, modern menus with consistency, creativity, and precision, while helping to shape the culture and performance of the kitchen.
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will take ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, leading service, supporting menu execution, and developing your team. You will act as a key point of leadership in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring standards are maintained at all times while balancing quality with strong commercial awareness.
If you are a driven and ambitious chef looking to step into a senior leadership role within a premium hospitality group, this is an opportunity to develop and grow within one of London’s leading hospitality businesses.
Company Benefits:
• Competitive industry pay (based on salary & Tronc)
• Guaranteed 48 hours per week contract
• 50% discount for you and up to 5 friends at any of our venues
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave
• Pension
• Healthcare Plan
• Quarterly Incentive Scheme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Discounted shopping at many high street stores
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Stream for better money management
• Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program
• Group wide Learning and Development opportunities
• Complementary hot drinks in your venue
• Complementary meal on shift
• Your birthday lunch is on us
The Ideal Candidate Will Present:
• Proven Experience: You have strong experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality or premium dining environment, ideally within fast-paced kitchens.
• Leadership Skills: You are a confident and capable kitchen leader, able to support, motivate, and develop your team.
• Operational Knowledge: You have a solid understanding of kitchen operations, including prep, service, and maintaining high standards under pressure.
• Financial Awareness: You understand kitchen financials, including GP control, stock management, and minimising waste.
• Quality & Consistency: You are committed to delivering exceptional food standards with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial Awareness: You support in balancing creativity with efficiency, ensuring strong kitchen performance.
• Problem-Solving Ability: You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and can confidently manage service challenges.
• Passion for Food: You have a strong appreciation for modern cuisine, seasonality, and evolving food trends.
• A Hands-On Approach: You lead from the front, supporting service, maintaining standards, and stepping up in the absence of the Head Chef.
About Us:
ETM Group is a leading London hospitality business, home to a collection of premium restaurants, bars, and iconic sports venues. Through our portfolio of standout London venues across ETM Collection and ETM Sport London, — we deliver exceptional food, drink, entertainment, and guest experiences across the capital.
From elevated rooftop dining to high-energy match-day occasions, our venues are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and memorable hospitality. At the heart of our success are our people, guided by our EPIC values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Challenge.
ETM Group are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.
