Junior Sous Chef

SUMI Notting Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals while on duty

Employee discounts across restaurants

Job summary

SUMI Notting Hill is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our senior kitchen team and grow with us, helping lead the kitchen and maintain high standards in sushi, robata and seasonal dishes. You will work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, lead service on busy nights, train and develop junior chefs, assist with stock control and food safety, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.

This is a great step for an ambitious chef looking to progress into kitchen leadership within Creative Restaurant

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant.
• Japanese or robata experience is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Drive to learn and grow into a Sous Chef role with leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Run the pass and lead service when senior chefs are off.
• Ensure every dish leaves the kitchen to spec and standard.
• Oversee sections and assist wherever needed in the kitchen.
• Train and develop Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis.
• Assist with ordering, stock control and waste minimisation.
• Support rotas, briefings and smooth service flow.
• Lead by example on food safety, HACCP and allergen procedures.
• Contribute ideas and participate in tastings as the menu evolves.
• Work closely with sushi team and front of house to keep service seamless.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Food safety HACCP

Interest in Japanese cuisine

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - SUMI, Notting Hill

SUMI opened on Westbourne Grove in 2021 and has become one of Notting Hill's most loved neighbourhood restaurants. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI serves nigiri, temaki and dishes from the robata grill, with warm, genuine hospitality at its heart. We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our senior kitchen team and grow with us.

The Role

As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the kitchen. You'll keep standards high across every section, every service. Our menu brings together sushi, small plates and dishes cooked over the robata grill, all built on the finest seasonal ingredients. You will lead by example on the stove and on the pass, working as one team with the sushi and front of house teams to deliver food our regulars keep coming back for.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to take their next step into kitchen leadership with a growing group.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
• Running the pass and leading service when senior chefs are off
• Making sure every dish leaves the kitchen to recipe and standard
• Overseeing sections and stepping in wherever the kitchen needs you
• Training, guiding and developing Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis
• Helping with ordering, stock control and keeping waste to a minimum
• Supporting rotas, briefings and the smooth running of each service
• Leading by example on food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures
• Contributing ideas and taking part in tastings as the menu evolves
• Working closely with the sushi team and front of house to keep service seamless

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant is essential. Japanese or robata experience is a real advantage.

You will need:

• Strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail
• A real respect for produce and an interest in Japanese cuisine
• Confidence leading a section and supporting a team during busy services
• A calm, organised approach under pressure
• Clear communication and a team first attitude
• A good understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
• The drive to keep learning and grow into a Sous Chef role
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Salary: £45,000 per year including service charge, plus benefits

Why Join Us?

At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. You will cook alongside an experienced kitchen team inspired by Chef Endo. As your skills develop, you'll have genuine opportunities to progress into Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef positions.

• Join one of Notting Hill's most loved neighbourhood restaurants
• Hands on development in kitchen leadership, Japanese technique and robata cooking
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group, including ENDO, Kioku and HUMO
• Staff meals while on duty
• Employee discounts across participating restaurants

Bring your skill, leadership and attention to detail to SUMI Notting Hill, and help us create food our guests remember.

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