Sous Chef/JR Sous
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Position Overview & Specifications
Calling all experienced, passionate and detail-orientated Sous chefs, to join Lina Stores!
ABOUT US
We are London’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant, with locations across London. First opened in 1944, Lina Stores is known for its fresh, handmade pasta, meats, cheeses, antipasti and many more products — all imported from Italy! Guests can enjoy our Italian dishes in our restaurant and take away the ingredients from our deli to recreate their Italian feast at home. We also have an online shop which allows customers to order online quickly and easily with seamless deliveries straight to their front door. All of this of course requires preparation, which is all done in our very own Lina Cucina in Peckham, where we develop our high-quality Italian recipes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in holding fully responsible for the management of the restaurant kitchen. You will assist in the management of the team, to ensure efficiency, quality, and cleanliness, whilst maintaining a friendly and professional atmosphere. You will train and coach the team ensuring they deliver to their true potential. You will be serving high-quality handmade ‘modern and traditional’ Italian recipes dishes, such as Artisan Pastas and Fresh Foods, whilst assisting with the responsibility of the food management ordering system and personally upholding and training excellent HS and food hygiene standards.
YOU ARE
A hard-working professional chef, with exceptional cooking skills and a passion for Italian Food. Previous experience in team training and management is essential, alongside previous experience working in a quality kitchen. You will hold a minimum level 2 HS/Food Hygiene certificates. A strong work ethic is essential, alongside flexibility and a willingness to work as part of a strong team. Italian speaking would be advantageous, but not essential.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU AS A SOUS CHEF?
- Being a part of an amazing team
- Membership of Hospitality Action (Mental Health Support)
- Generous refer a friend scheme (£500)
- Employee of the month
- Up to 30% off all our restaurants, and delicatessen
- Up to 30% of our sister restaurants (Island Poke Kricket)
- Daily Coffee allowance and homemade nutritious meals on shift
- Constant training and a clear development path to further your career
- Hospitality rewards app.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wage stream platform
- Staff parties, and much more!
INTERESTED?
If you’re an experienced Sous chef, with passion and drive, then apply to be a part of our growing team!
#INDHP
MARYLEBONE LANE RESTAURANT DELICATESSEN MARYLEBONE, LONDONLina Stores Marylebone is housed on the corner of Marylebone Lane and Wigmore Street, at the entrance to Marylebone Village. Set over two floors, it features a spacious all-day restaurant, fully-stocked delicatessen and downstairs bar, which also serves as the perfect private dining room for up to 60 guests. Ideal for long catch-ups with friends over lunch, a quick Italian salad to take away, or an aperitivo at the feature art-deco basement bar, Lina Stores Marylebone welcomes you for lunch and dinner.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sous Chef/JR Sous roles across Lina Stores's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,150 - £34,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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