Senior Sous Chef: Lead the Pass & Grow into Head Chef

inploi; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Horsham to lead the kitchen team and ensure high food quality. Ideal candidates are kitchen managers or experienced sous chefs ready to advance to head chef positions. This role emphasizes team safety, mentoring, and kitchen energy while working with fresh ingredients. Competitive compensation with benefits including bonuses and staff discounts is offered.

Benefits

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

50% off meals outside of work

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay

26 weeks full pay for new parents

Pension scheme

Holiday training and discounts

Qualifications

• Currently a kitchen manager or senior sous chef eager to take the next step.
• Thrive working with fresh food.
• Love the energy of a busy service.
• Care about food, people, and creating a safe space.
• Want the opportunity to grow into a head chef.

Responsibilities

• Creating a place where your team feels safe and seen.
• Making sure food quality and kitchen vibes stay high.
• Mentoring chefs and helping them grow.
• Jumping into prep and problem-solving.
• Thinking with a kaizen mindset and improving processes.

Skills

Kitchen management

Mentoring

Kaizen mindset

Food quality assurance

Job description

A leading UK restaurant group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Horsham to lead the kitchen team and ensure high food quality. Ideal candidates are kitchen managers or experienced sous chefs ready to advance to head chef positions. This role emphasizes team safety, mentoring, and kitchen energy while working with fresh ingredients. Competitive compensation with benefits including bonuses and staff discounts is offered.