Senior Sous Chef

Kioku by Endo; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared Service Charge

Team Meals

Dining Discounts

Birthday Day Off

Festive Traditions

Referral Bonuses

Supportive Culture

Wagestream Access

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kioku by Endo in London is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver world-class Japanese-inspired cuisine in a refined, fast-paced setting.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead a kitchen team, maintain rigorous standards of execution, contribute to menu development, and ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during every service. The role emphasizes tradition, culture, and leadership that inspires junior chefs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in fine dining or Michelin-recommended kitchen.
• Deep knowledge of Japanese cuisine and seasonal produce.
• Strong leadership and ability to train junior chefs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team focused on Japanese cuisine and high standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations during every service.

Skills

Fine dining

Michelin dining

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Job description

Join the Culinary Team at Kioku by Endo: Sous Chef Position

Are you a skilled, passionate chef with a deep respect for Japanese cuisine and culture? Do you thrive in fast-paced, refined environments where precision and creativity go hand in hand?

Kioku by Endois seeking a talentedSous Chefto join our kitchen team in London and support our mission to create meaningful, memorable dining experiences through world-class Japanese-inspired cuisine.

About Us:

Kiokumeansmemoryin Japanese-this restaurant is just that: a journey of meaningful moments curated by ChefEndo Kazutoshi, a third-generation sushi master. FromYokohamatoTokyotoSpain, Endo-san’s experience informs a menu that celebrates both Japanese precision and Mediterranean warmth. Located inThe OWOand overlookingTrafalgar Square, Kioku by Endo is a personal, evolving reflection of a culinary life steeped in heritage and innovation.

The Role:

AsSous Chef, you will work closely with our Executive Chef to lead a kitchen team that celebrates the beauty and integrity of Japanese produce. You will play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of execution, contributing to menu development, and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly during every service.

This is not just a job-it’s an opportunity to become part of a team that honours tradition while pushing creative boundaries. Understanding theculture, discipline, and philosophybehind Japanese cuisine is essential to delivering the level of excellence our guests expect.

What We Offer:

• Shared Service Charge:Your dedication is recognised and rewarded.

• Team Meals:Enjoy nourishing, chef-prepared meals daily.

• Dining Discounts:50% off food and drink at Creative Restaurant Group.

• Birthday Day Off:Celebrate you.

• Festive Traditions:Be part of seasonal moments and milestones.

• Referral Bonuses:Help grow our team and earn rewards.

• Supportive Culture:Creativity, care, and collaboration are at the heart of our kitchen.

• Wagestream Access:Flexibility to access earned pay when needed.

• Paid Holidays:28 days of annual leave.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as aSous Chefin a high-end, fine dining or Michelin-recommended kitchen.

• Deep respect and knowledge ofJapanese produce, seasonality, and culinary techniques.

• An understanding of thecultural valuesthat shape Japanese hospitality and kitchen conduct.

• Creative, hands-on leadership with the ability to train and inspire junior chefs.

• Strong organisational skills and calmness under pressure.

• A meticulous eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Requirements:

• You must have theright to work in the UKwithout corporate sponsorship.

If you are ready to elevate your career within a kitchen that values skill, culture, and story-to become Sous Chef at Kioku by Endo. Here, every dish is a memory waiting to be made.