Senior Sous Chef

£45,000(+Tronc) + Benefits

East Sussex

Benefits:

45-hour full-time contract
Health cash plan with private healthcare provider
Pension contributions
28 days holiday
Staff discounts for family and friends
Relocation support

Step into a fast-paced and highly creative kitchen within a beautifully designed coastal restaurant that champions British ingredients and refined simplicity. The venue is open for evening service daily and weekend lunch, with expansion plans on the horizon offering strong potential for internal progression. With no breakfast shifts and a collaborative culture, this is a perfect fit for a Sous Chef ready to take the next step and shape the future of a growing restaurant brand.

Senior Sous Chef Ideal Profile:

Brings a strong background in refined British or European cuisine
Confident leading small teams with a focus on quality and consistency
Skilled at managing service prep, stock control, and cost tracking
Organised and comfortable balancing creativity with structure
Motivated by mentoring others and working in a collaborative culture
Technically confident with systems like MarketMan, RotaCloud, and Excel

Senior Sous Chef Responsibilities:

Support the Executive Chef in delivering consistently beautiful and delicious dishes
Lead and inspire the kitchen team during busy services and day-to-day operations
Oversee training, recipe rollouts, and briefings to maintain high standards
Manage kitchen rotas, food safety systems, and health and safety compliance
Assist in cost management and maintaining budgeted GP without compromising quality
Contribute to menu development, event support, and team collaboration across departments

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