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Senior Sous Chef : 50:55k
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A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join an established Japanese Robata restaurant in East London, with a focus on authentic Japanese techniques and high-volume service.
The Role
We are recruiting a Senior Sous Chef for an established Japanese restaurant in East London. This is a high-profile opportunity to support the Head Chef in leading a team of 20 chefs in a dynamic, 200-cover restaurant serving modern Robata, skewers, and sushi. This role would suit an experienced Senior Sous Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
The Restaurant
- Premium hotel setting.
- Modern Japanese Robata concept.
- All-day dining for lunch and dinner in the heart of East London.
- High-energy, open kitchen environment.
- Part of a group with strong expansion plans.
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The Senior Sous Chef Role
- Support the Head Chef in operational leadership of the kitchen.
- Execute and maintain a high-quality Japanese menu.
- Help lead a brigade of 20 chefs for high-volume service.
- Oversee Robata grill operations and traditional techniques.
- Assist with kitchen management, team development, stock control, suppliers, and compliance.
- Ensure seamless collaboration with front-of-house and hotel teams.
The Ideal Senior Sous Chef
- Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up in high-end Japanese restaurants.
- Expertise in authentic Japanese techniques, especially Robata grill cooking.
- Strong track record in high-volume kitchens (100+ covers).
- Excellent leader with experience supporting and inspiring teams of 10+.
- Commercially astute with cost control and compliance knowledge.
- Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
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Why Apply
- Prime East London location.
- Competitive salary of 50-55k.
- Opportunity to grow with a concept with clear expansion plans.
- Work with premium ingredients in a high-energy, well-resourced environment.
How
If you are a Senior Sous Chef looking for a new challenge, apply to Olly at COREcruitment dot com
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