The Restaurant

The George is a Grade II listed public house in the heart of Fitzrovia, dating back to 1738. Spread across three floors, it has been thoughtfully restored to honour its rich history while embracing a fresh, modern approach to food and drink. The ground floor pub has been returned to its former glory, pouring cask ales, craft beers, seasonal cocktails, and wines on tap in a warm, characterful setting.

Upstairs, the dining room offers a menu rooted in seasonality, provenance, and simplicity—classic ingredients cooked with care and precision. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef John Sparks, working alongside Kelan Heffron, whose experience spans Dublin’s Michelin-starred Variety Jones and London’s acclaimed Brat and Mountain. Together, they bring a bold new energy to The George, with a Josper grill at the heart of the kitchen delivering live-fire cooking and direct, honest flavours to this historic Fitzrovia pub.

The Position

As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. You will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Head Chef; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team.

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant;
• Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
• A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
• Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade;
• Experience scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;
• A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;

This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Sous Chef eager to join an award-winning group with ambitious plans.

Benefits

• JKS Group Discount up to 50%
• Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service
• 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Tasty and nutritious Staff meals
• Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
• WSET Training
• Industry leading training technology
• Supplier trips
• Twice yearly staff parties
• 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
• CODE Membership
• LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
• Wagestream - Advance your pay
• Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table and Sabor, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.