Senior Sous Chef - Open fire cooking! 44-48k

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a vibrant London restaurant, where culinary creativity meets the thrill of live-fire cooking. Join a passionate team in a dynamic kitchen, crafting innovative South Asian-inspired dishes that delight and inspire. With only one double shift per week, you'll enjoy a well-structured work-life balance while contributing to an expanding group with a clear path to Head Chef roles. This is a chance to showcase your fire mastery and leadership skills in a culture dedicated to pure, flame-driven flavor. Ignite your culinary career today!

Benefits

Staff meals

Discounts

28 days holiday

Clear path to Head Chef roles

Qualifications

• Proven fire mastery in charcoal/wood-fired cooking.
• Strong leadership skills to train juniors and maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Craft seasonal small plates in a high-energy kitchen.
• Train junior chefs and uphold Michelin-level consistency.

Skills

Fire mastery

Leadership

Creativity

Job description

Award-focused London Bridge restaurant.

South Asian-inspired small plates and sharing dishes.

Lead the flames at one of London’s most exciting fire-driven kitchens—where bold South Asian flavours meet live-fire theatre in a high-energy 250-cover setting.

Why This Role?
→ Creative freedom: Craft seasonal, fire-kissed small plates alongside the Head Chef in a tight 8-10 chef brigade.
→ Growth potential: Help shape an expanding group (new sites in pipeline) with direct input on menus and standards.
→ Work-life balance: Only 1 double shift weekly in a well-structured 48-hour week.

We Need You If You Have:
Proven fire mastery – Charcoal/wood-fired expertise (fine dining or high-volume restaurant background ideal).
Leadership grit – Can train juniors, uphold Michelin guide level consistency at 250 covers/day.
Creative discipline – Balance innovation with operational rigor in a fast-paced team.

• Perks Beyond the Pay:
  Staff meals + discounts + 28 days holiday
  Clear path to Head Chef roles as the group grows
• A culture built from the ground up with excellent work ethics
• A culture obsessed with pure, flame-driven flavour (no gimmicks)

Ready to stoke your career?
Contact Olly at COREcruitment dot com.