Grill Chef BIR

Sticks n Sushi; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off at all restaurants (food &

Referral bonus

Employee wellbeing support via Hospit

Early access to pay via Wagestream

Discounts on High Street retailers and

Team events & awards

Job summary

Sticks'n'Sushi Birmingham is seeking a Grill Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll prep from scratch and grill yakitori to order, delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be part of a friendly team that values pride in work, consistency, and collaborative growth, with opportunities to develop culinary skills and contribute to a fresh, unique dining experience in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen with grill responsibilities.
• Confident spoken English.
• Interest in sushi and creative grilling.

Responsibilities

• Prep each dish from scratch and grill yakitori to order.
• Serve excellent food for every guest with care.
• Contribute to guest joy and encourage repeat visits.
• Grow and succeed as part of the team.

Skills

Grill management

Busy kitchen experience

English proficiency

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Grill Chef

Location: Sticks'n'Sushi Birmingham

Birmingham. A City that has always known how to make things: with its hands, with care, with an unmistakable sense of identity. A City that doesn't follow, that does things its own way. This Autumn, Sticks'n'Sushi is coming to Birmingham - our first restaurant in the Midlands, opening in the Paradise development on Chamberlain Square.

Sticks'n'Sushi is as unique as the city we're coming to. We serve high-quality, fresh food based on a unique combination of classic and creative sushi along with sticks from the grill, created by our 'Strange Fish'. We are looking for a Grill Chef to join our kitchen team. This role is for a chef who takes pride in their work, enjoys working in a busy kitchen, passionate about grilling and presenting the very best kushiyaki sticks caring about quality, teamwork, and consistency.

About you

• Someone who uses their hands, mind and heart together. You stay precise, even when it’s busy
• Upbeat and enjoyable to work with
• Able to handle change well and always keep your standards high
• Someone who works happily with others, bringing a big smile and a humble attitude

What you'll be doing at Sticks 'n' Sushi

• You'll help prep each dish from scratch and grill our delicious yakitori fresh to order
• You'll use your skills and care to serve excellent food for every guest
• Your food will bring joy to guests, encouraging them to return and become friends
• You'll be part of a team that wants you to grow and succeed

What you'll bring to us

• You've worked in a busy kitchen before and are skilled with managing a grill
• You speak English confidently
• You enjoy learning more about sushi, respecting its traditions while bringing your own creativity
• You're a team player who's kind and respectful
• You think as part of a team, not just as an individual
• You want to have fun and work well with your teammates - togetherness matters

How we will support your journey with us

We want you to grow with us, so you can keep learning and developing your skills, challenging your responsibilities. Our training is structured to both help you shine and create memories, in your role and beyond.

The benefits that go beyond the day to day

We work hard while having fun and learning together. At Sticks 'n' Sushi, everyone helps build a meaningful workplace where all are welcome and represented. You'll enjoy:

• Delicious, fresh team meals every shift
• 50% off at all restaurants, including drinks
• Referral bonus schemes
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support via Hospitality Action
• Financial wellbeing resources including early access to your pay through Wagestream
• Discounts on High Street retailers and restaurants
• Team events, parties and awards