Sous Chef | El Pastor Restaurant | Battersea, London

El Pastor is a small group of Mexican taquerias in London, inspired by the decade the founders spent in Mexico City, running a cult nightclub and searching for the city’s best taco al pastor.
We pour our hearts into top quality authentic produce, making fresh tortillas daily using heritage corn and working directly with suppliers and cooperative farmers in Mexico. We are proud to have been awarded a Star by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.
This ethos is felt by our teams, they understand the journey of the ingredients and how important they are to the dishes they serve. El Pastor is deeply invested in sourcing the most wonderful mezcals and tequilas and making every day a fiesta.

Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group

• Sous Chef Salary of up to £46,391 based on 48hrs per week
• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group
• Sit down meals with you and your team
• Increasing holiday allowance on top of your 28 days paid holidays
• Monthly food & drink tastings to keep your tastebuds busy
• Flexible rotas wherever possible, full- and part-time positions available
• Career development, 1-on-1 coaching and training opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
• Access to Wagestream Platform where you can access your wages early and manage your money
• A paid volunteering day to support our communities and causes that matter to you
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Hospitality Action to support your wellbeing in and out of work
• CODE membership with amazing discounts in the Hospitality Industry
• Test drive our new openings, you are invited to a brilliant meal with the teams from our other Restaurants
• Working with a great group of individuals where you can be yourself and enjoy your career

The Sous Chef Role

• 2 years experience in a similar role within a high volume, quality led restaurant kitchen
• Excellent knowledge of our menus, ingredients, allergens and adherence to all Food Safety and hygiene standards
• Good understanding of ordering & wastage, stock management, Chef rotas
• Understanding of flavours balance, a passion for food and your own development is a must
• Love for the hospitality industry, Mexican food and culture
• Ability to run all sections of the kitchen including the pass when needed
• Strong team ethic showing respect for your colleagues
• Positively train and lead a team of junior chefs
• Good level of English language
• A passion for your own development is a must

HARTS GROUP WAY

We’re excited to hear from candidates who bring curiosity, commitment, and a passion for Hospitality. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and equal workplace where everyone is valued. In return, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career development , and continuous training, all within a supportive and friendly team where camaraderie and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Apply for the Sous Chef role today and a dedicated member of our talent team will be in touch