Junior Sous Chef

Sumi Marylebone; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on duty

Employee discounts across CRC

Job summary

SUMI Marylebone, opening in Marylebone, is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join the founding kitchen team. You will open the kitchen daily, oversee food quality and presentation, mentor junior staff, and contribute to menu development to uphold our premium Japanese dining standards.

This role offers a clear path to senior positions within Creative Restaurant Group as the brand grows, with mentorship from the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef and exposure to high-quality ingredients and service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with stock management and cost control.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Opening the kitchen daily and ensuring the team and kitchen are fully prepared for service.
• Preparing, producing and presenting all menu items to the highest quality, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Conducting daily ingredient inspections and managing stock takes to ensure adequate supplies.
• Testing food items for correct temperature and monitoring wastage to maintain stock records.
• Creating prep and setup sheets, approving orders and ensuring timely delivery.
• Mentoring and training junior kitchen staff in line with brand standards and briefs.
• Contributing to menu development and new dish creation with premium ingredients.
• Communicating guest feedback to Head Chef and driving continuous improvement.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring food safety compliance.
• Supporting cross-training across stations to build team versatility.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

Food safety

High-volume service

Staff mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - New Opening, SUMI Marylebone

SUMI is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of our second restaurant in the heart of Marylebone in November 2026. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Japanese cuisine inspired by authentic traditions, expert craftsmanship and genuine hospitality.

Following the success of our Notting Hill neighbourhood restaurant, SUMI Marylebone will be a gem in one of London's most exciting dining destinations showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, the best sushi preparation and warm, welcoming service. We're looking for talented individuals to join our founding team from day one, help us bring this exceptional restaurant to life, and grow with us as we establish a new benchmark for Japanese dining in London.

The Role

As our Junior Sous Chef, you will be a key member of our kitchen leadership team, working closely with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef. You will open the kitchen daily, oversee food quality and presentation standards, mentor junior team members, and contribute to menu development. Your role is to ensure our operation runs smoothly, maintains our exacting brand standards, and delivers an exceptional dining experience with every plate.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious chef who wants to step into a senior kitchen role, lead and develop a talented team from opening day, and establish themselves as a key player in Creative Restaurant Group's leadership pipeline.

What You'll Be Doing

• Opening the kitchen daily and ensuring the team and kitchen are fully prepared for service
• Preparing, producing and presenting all menu items to the highest quality, ensuring consistency across the team
• Conducting daily ingredient inspections and managing daily and weekly stock takes to ensure adequate supplies
• Testing food items for correct temperature and monitoring food wastage to maintain accurate stock records
• Creating and communicating preparation and set-up sheets to the team, approving orders and ensuring they're placed on time
• Mentoring, supervising and training junior team members in line with brand standards, and conducting kitchen briefings
• Contributing to menu development and new dish creation, showcasing your creative flair with premium ingredients
• Communicating regularly with the Head Chef, sharing guest feedback and driving continuous improvement
• Maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness and organisation, ensuring full compliance with food safety requirements
• Supporting cross-training across kitchen stations and building versatility within the team

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a quality kitchen, with high volume high quality kitchen experiences is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen operations at a senior level
• Natural leadership ability with proven experience mentoring and developing junior kitchen staff
• A genuine passion for cooking, creativity and high standards with commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent organisational skills with experience in stock management, ordering and cost control
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to stay calm during high-pressure service
• A collaborative, team-first attitude with meticulous personal hygiene and food safety standards
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Salary: Up to £45,000 p/a including service charge, plus benefits

Why Join Us?

At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. As a Junior Sous Chef at SUMI Marylebone, you'll have the rare opportunity to join an exciting opening, establish kitchen standards from day one, lead a talented team, and progress into Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef positions.

• Join an exciting restaurant opening from the very beginning
• Work with the finest seasonal, fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Hands‑on mentorship from the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef
• Lead and develop a talented kitchen team from opening day
• Clear opportunities to progress into Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef roles
• The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group's expanding portfolio
• Staff meals while on duty
• Employee discounts across participating restaurants

Bring your culinary passion, leadership skills and ambition to SUMI Marylebone, and help us create something truly exceptional.

Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship.