Sous Chef

Coverage explores the role, responsibilities, and career progression of second-in-command kitchen professionals across restaurants, pubs, hotels, and catering operations. We report on industry trends in training, recruitment, pay, team management, and culinary leadership, offering insights for operators, executive chefs, and HR leads focused on building skilled, resilient, and motivated back-of-house teams.

  • Mar- 2023 -
    27 March
    FeaturesNoah’s Ark-le: Surviving rising waters for a successful launch

    Noah’s Ark-le: Surviving rising waters for a successful launch

    “The hotel has got a really massive turnover of finance and footfall and effectively puts the customers in the building where our restaurant is,” says Sam Griffiths, executive sous chef at Arkle. 2022 was a difficult year for those in the restaurant business with over 1500 restaurants in the UK…

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  • Jan- 2023 -
    27 January
    RestaurantsTom Sellers to launch new London restaurant 

    Tom Sellers to launch new London restaurant 

    Shaftesbury has announced that two Michelin Star chef, Tom Sellers, is set to unveil his new restaurant, Story Cellar, at Seven Dials this March.  The 1,700 sq ft unit is described as a “Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant”, and will feature counter dining and rotisserie chicken alongside a menu of…

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  • Nov- 2022 -
    24 November
    People1215 appoints new head chef

    1215 appoints new head chef

    1215, the restaurant at Fairmont Windsor Park, has announced the appointment of Tim Sheed as its head chef.  It is reported that he brings a “dynamic” perspective and accomplished skill set and will lead the team and oversee the menu at the hotel’s fine dining restaurant.  Sheed gained his culinary…

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  • Oct- 2022 -
    14 October
    RestaurantsThe Alverton appoints new head chef

    The Alverton appoints new head chef

    The Alverton, a converted convent on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall, has announced the appointment of Ollie Wyatt as the restaurant’s new head chef.  Prior to his appointment, Wyatt was formerly the sous chef at Michael Caines’ restaurant, The Cove. He has over 10 years of experience, with his…

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  • 11 October
    FeaturesIn conversation with the executive chef of Steak and Company

    In conversation with the executive chef of Steak and Company

    Can you tell us a little bit about your background as a chef?  I was classically trained as a chef. I started as a pastry chef in Poland before going on to travel around the world. I was in the United States for five years and that’s when I got…

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  • Sep- 2022 -
    14 September
    RestaurantsRestaurant Terre to open at Castlemartyr Resort this September

    Restaurant Terre to open at Castlemartyr Resort this September

    Chef Vincent Crepel will reportedly open his first solo restaurant outside of France within the 17th-Century, 5-star Castlemartyr estate in Ireland this September.  It is reported that chef Crepel will serve French cuisine at this venue with the “bright flavours” of Asia, while using fresh Irish produce. The experience is…

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  • Aug- 2022 -
    31 August
    PeopleDown Hall appoints new executive chef

    Down Hall appoints new executive chef

    Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate in Essex has announced the appointment of Robert Pearce as the venue’s new executive chef.  In his new role, Pearce will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s entire culinary operations, including the modern British restaurant, Garden Room, and the brand new Fox Bar.   With…

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  • 18 August
    RestaurantsThe Franklin London appoints new head chef

    The Franklin London appoints new head chef

    Five-star hotel, The Franklin London in Knightsbridge, has announced the appointment of Claudio Covino as head chef of the hotel’s fine dining Italian restaurant, The Franklin Restaurant by Alfredo Russo. Covino brings over 25 years of industry experience and a wealth of knowledge to the role. He will be responsible…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    25 July
    Awards & EventsThe White Cross named Great Pub Awards finalist

    The White Cross named Great Pub Awards finalist

    The White Cross in Lancaster has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Best Young Pub Chef’ and ‘Pub of the Year Award’ at the Great British Pub Awards 2022. The White Cross is set within a refurbished cotton mill warehouse, which was transformed into a pub in the early…

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  • 19 July
    PeopleAdam Handling appoints head chef of Ugly Butterfly

    Adam Handling appoints head chef of Ugly Butterfly

    Michelin-starred chef, Adam Handling, has announced the appointment of Connor Blades as the new head chef at the Ugly Butterfly in St Ives, Cornwall.  The venue is Handling’s sustainable, zero-waste restaurant that launched at the “luxurious” Carbis Bay Estate last August that offers British food inspired by Cornwall. Blades reportedly…

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