Senior Sous Chef

Restaurant Associates; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a permanent position in Central Brighton. This full-time role involves supporting the Head Chef in daily operations and motivating the kitchen team. Candidates should have experience in high-volume kitchens and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £19.31 per hour with several benefits including a contributory pension scheme and various discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on major supermarkets

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Share discounts with friends and family

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and organizational capabilities.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team effectively.
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work in high-volume kitchens

Passion for fresh food

Job description

Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef – Full Time, Permanent – Central Brighton, 10 minutes from the train station – Monday to Friday, no evenings – £19.31 per hour.

Role

• Supporting the Head Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and compliance at all times.

About You

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Comfortable working in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passionate about fresh food and high standards.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
• Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, etc.
• Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
• Cash rewards for spending.
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family.

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners to achieve great results. Our teams strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces.