Sous Chef – Oren Restaurant
Location: Dalston, East London
Oren is an independent, chef-owned restaurant in Dalston, serving ingredient-led Eastern Mediterranean food. Known for its honest cooking, warm hospitality and strong neighbourhood following, Oren was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and work closely with the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
The Role
This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in their work and has the confidence to lead a team. You will support the Head Chef in maintaining high standards across food quality, preparation, service and kitchen organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Support and lead the kitchen team during preparation and service.
Maintain consistency and quality across all dishes.
Oversee mise en place, daily preparation and kitchen organisation.
Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising waste.
Train, support and develop junior members of the team.
Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
Contribute to menu development and the ongoing evolution of the food at Oren.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
Passionate about ingredients, cooking and seasonal produce.
Organised, reliable and calm under pressure.
A natural team player with good leadership and communication skills.
Takes ownership, shows initiative and leads by example.
Shares our commitment to quality, consistency and genuine hospitality.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
28 days holiday.
Staff wine at cost price.
Discounted meals at Oren.
Opportunity to work in an independent restaurant with a strong food identity and an ambitious, growing team.
If you care about good food, enjoy working with a close-knit team and want to be part of what we're building at Oren, we'd love to hear from you.