Junior Sous Chef

The Crazy Goose; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discounts across venues

Birthday/anniversary bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Refer a Friend program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Crazy Goose in Brighton is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will help deliver dishes made with fresh, local ingredients and support a skilled team under pressure.

This role offers training, a competitive salary, and benefits including free meals on shift, staff discounts across our venues, and real opportunities to grow within Black Rock Restaurants Group. As part of a dynamic, hospitality-led culture you will develop your skills, contribute to service

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy fresh food kitchen environment.
• Ability to deliver dishes to a high standard under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and deliver dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
• Support senior cooks and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and stock control under supervision.
• Uphold Health & Safety rules and ensure consistent service during peak times.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Excellent communication

Highly organised

Experience in busy kitchen

Attention to health & safety

Job description

We are looking for an experience Junior Sous Chef to join our team at The Crazy Goose

Our obsession with going above and beyond is inspired by the Persian concept of “Nooshe jân”. Used in a similar way to “bon appetit”, it also has a deeper meaning that translates more like “may it nourish your soul”. Because the experience we want to create goes way beyond a nice meal. We talk about our drinks, service, and atmosphere because we know they’re as important to customers as our food.

Every detail, from the quality of the ingredients, to the lighting, acoustics, and the pacing of the meal, feeds the feeling of well-being our customers leave with.

Founded by acclaimed Brighton-based restaurateur Razak Helalat, the Black Rock Restaurants Group comprises Brighton’s The Salt Room, The Coal Shed in London and Brighton, Burnt Orange and most recently, Tutto.

Our menu brings together bold flavours, the very best seasonal ingredients, and honest cooking over fire. Designed around vibrant small plates made for sharing, our dishes celebrate great produce, generous hospitality, and the simple pleasure of gathering around the table.

Whether you're joining us for lunch, drinks with friends, or a relaxed evening meal, The Crazy Goose is a place to eat well, drink well, and enjoy good company.

As a Junior Sous Chef you will deliver dishes made with quality food and products, from fresh, using local products, prepared with skill and passion. Your passion for food, flexibility and excellent organisation skills and cool head will mean that you will keep your section always running smoothly whilst inspiring your team to do the same

Our Junior Sous chefs

• Are self-motivated natural team player that thrives under pressure.
• Are great communicators and exceptionally well organised
• Experience in a busy fresh food kitchen environment
• A genuine passion for creating the finest dishes
• Handle fresh ingredients, prepare them to the highest standards
• Maintain a professional manner while under pressure
• Ensure Health & Safety rules and regulations are followed
• Are eligible to work full-time in the UK

In return we offer a truly competitive pay package, a great professional environment, fantastic training, and the chance to grow and develop your career, plus access to an array of benefits.

As a Junior Sous Chef you will enjoy these benefits:

• A truly competitive pay package
• Free food and drinks when working
• Team incentives, trips and rewards
• Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount in any of our restaurants
• Book your birthday off – guaranteed
• An additional day’s holiday every year for the first five years
• We reward Refer a Friend
• Access to our cycle to work scheme

By joining Black Rock Restaurants, you will become part of one of the leading restaurants groups. At Blackrock Restaurant Group we pride ourselves recruiting strong passionate individuals that thrive working in hospitality and being part of an established team. Great progression opportunities available across the group to any future stars from all departments. If you want to be part of something special then come and be part of the friendliest team in town.

Compensation: Competitive salary