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Southside Harlem Chef Jacket Mesh White Short Sleeve

SKU: BA116-M
Barcode: 5050984755484

£24.93(£29.92 inc VAT)

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The Southside Harlem is a short-sleeve chef jacket designed for front-of-house and kitchen environments where comfort over a long shift matters as much as a clean, professional appearance. The white colourway and band collar give it a contemporary look that works well in open kitchens and casual dining settings where staff are visible to customers.

Constructed from a polycotton blend with a recycled polyester content, the jacket holds its shape and colour through regular commercial laundering — an important consideration when you're cycling uniforms through frequent washes in a busy operation. The mesh panels improve airflow across the torso, making it a practical choice for hot kitchen environments where staff are on their feet throughout service. The zip fastening allows quick changes between shifts or sections.

Practical points to consider when choosing this jacket for your team:

  • Mesh panels provide active ventilation during high-temperature service periods
  • Short-sleeve design reduces fabric contact with surfaces and food preparation areas
  • Zip fastening allows fast, clean entry and exit between sections
  • 80% recycled polyester construction supports frequent commercial laundering cycles
  • Band collar and relaxed fit support extended wear without restriction

This jacket is well suited to kitchens where heat management is a day-to-day challenge — high-output kitchens, pizza operations, or any environment running hot equipment at volume. It is available in a range of sizes, so if you're kitting out a full brigade rather than replacing a single garment, it's worth confirming sizing across the range before placing an order.

If you're unsure which jacket style or size works best for your team, feel free to get in touch — we're happy to talk through the options.

Frequently asked questions

Is this jacket suitable for a full brigade uniform across multiple kitchen roles?

The Harlem jacket works well across a range of kitchen roles, particularly where staff are working near high-heat equipment or in open kitchen environments. The short-sleeve, mesh-panel design makes it most practical for sections where ventilation is a priority, though it may not suit all operators who prefer a more traditional long-sleeve appearance.

How does the jacket hold up to daily commercial laundering?

The recycled polycotton construction is designed to handle the demands of frequent commercial washing without significant shrinkage or colour fade. As with any polycotton garment, following the care label instructions will extend the working life of the jacket, particularly if your laundry process uses high-temperature cycles.

Is this jacket appropriate for front-of-house customer-facing kitchen positions?

Yes — the contemporary white finish, band collar, and clean zip-front design make it a reasonable choice for open or pass-through kitchen settings where presentation matters. If your front-of-house brief calls for a more formal or long-sleeve look, it may be worth considering other styles in the range.

Southside Harlem Chef Jacket Mesh White Short Sleeve

£24.93(£29.92 inc VAT)

£24.93(£29.92 inc VAT)

The Southside Harlem is a short-sleeve chef jacket designed for front-of-house and kitchen environments where comfort over a long shift matters as much as a clean, professional appearance. The white colourway and band collar give it a contemporary look that works well in open kitchens and casual dining settings where staff are visible to customers.

Constructed from a polycotton blend with a recycled polyester content, the jacket holds its shape and colour through regular commercial laundering — an important consideration when you're cycling uniforms through frequent washes in a busy operation. The mesh panels improve airflow across the torso, making it a practical choice for hot kitchen environments where staff are on their feet throughout service. The zip fastening allows quick changes between shifts or sections.

Practical points to consider when choosing this jacket for your team:

  • Mesh panels provide active ventilation during high-temperature service periods
  • Short-sleeve design reduces fabric contact with surfaces and food preparation areas
  • Zip fastening allows fast, clean entry and exit between sections
  • 80% recycled polyester construction supports frequent commercial laundering cycles
  • Band collar and relaxed fit support extended wear without restriction

This jacket is well suited to kitchens where heat management is a day-to-day challenge — high-output kitchens, pizza operations, or any environment running hot equipment at volume. It is available in a range of sizes, so if you're kitting out a full brigade rather than replacing a single garment, it's worth confirming sizing across the range before placing an order.

If you're unsure which jacket style or size works best for your team, feel free to get in touch — we're happy to talk through the options.