Sous Chef - Westwood
Westwood is a vibrant bar and restaurant located within Westfield White City shopping centre, offering a dynamic, sport-led environment, lively atmosphere, and a strong focus on exceptional service. Featuring an outdoor terrace and a strong calendar of live sporting events, Westwood caters to everything from casual visits to large group occasions, creating an engaging and social guest experience.
As part of Sport London within ETM Group, Westwood sits within a portfolio recognised for operational excellence, people development, and some of London’s most distinctive hospitality venues.
Role Overview
At ETM Group, a Sous Chef within our Sport London venues is a key part of the kitchen leadership team, supporting the delivery of high-quality food in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Working closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, you’ll help drive consistency, organisation and standards across every service. Our Sport London venues are energetic, sports-led destinations where food plays a vital role in the overall guest experience — from busy match days to large-scale events.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll support day-to-day kitchen operations, lead sections, and help develop junior chefs, all while maintaining strong food quality and efficiency. You’ll play an important role in ensuring service runs smoothly, especially during peak trading periods and major sporting events.
If you’re passionate about food, thrive in fast-paced kitchens, and are looking to develop your leadership skills within a premium hospitality group, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
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
- 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
- Complimentary hot drinks in your venue
- Complimentary meal on shift
- Your birthday lunch is on us
The ideal candidate will present
- Proven Experience: You have experience as a Junior Sous or Sous Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, ideally within hospitality, events or sports-led environments.
- Team Player & Emerging Leader: You support and motivate the team, stepping up to lead sections and assist senior chefs during service.
- Quality & Consistency: You are committed to delivering high food standards with strong attention to detail.
- Organisation & Efficiency: You are well organised, able to manage prep, service and multiple tasks effectively.
- Basic Financial Awareness: You understand stock control, waste management and the importance of cost efficiency.
- Resilience Under Pressure: You thrive in busy services and can maintain standards during peak trading and major events.
- Passion for Food & Hospitality: You are enthusiastic about food and eager to develop your skills within a dynamic kitchen environment.
- Hands-On Approach: You lead by example, working closely with the team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
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.
