Senior Sous Chef - Open-Fire Kitchen 48-52k

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a celebrated Thai-inspired restaurant in London as a Senior Sous Chef, where you will lead a talented team in a Michelin-listed environment. This unique role offers the chance to drive creativity, mentor junior chefs, and enjoy a strong work-life balance with no split shifts.

Benefits

50% dining discount

Staff meals

Tech contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume, quality-driven kitchens.
• Passion for Thai/Asian flavours (experience preferred but not essential).
• Hands-on with sourcing, costing, and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team and drive creativity in a Michelin-recognised setting.
• Mentor junior chefs and shape menus.
• Manage kitchen operations including stock management and recipe development.

Skills

Leadership

Recipe development

Stock management

P&L awareness

Creativity

Job description

Lead a dynamic team at one of London’s most celebrated Thai-inspired restaurants, where fire and flavour collide.

Job Role:Senior Sous Chef
Cuisine:Thai / Southeast Asia

Kitchen Style:Open-fire, charcoal woks/grills
Location:Soho, London (5-day week, no Sundays)

We’re partnering with an award-winning London restaurant renowned for its bold flavours, exceptional sourcing, and fast-paced yet collaborative kitchen.This is a rare opportunity for aSenior Sous Chefto step into a leadership role alongside a long-standing Head Chef, driving creativity and excellence in a Michelin-recognised setting.

The Restaurant:

• Michelin-listed, Thai-inspired open kitchen
• Daily tastings and wine briefings with the team
• Focus on seasonal, ethically sourced produce
• Closed Sundays + structured rota

The Ideal Senior Sous Chef:

• 5+ years in high-volume, quality-driven kitchens
• Passion for Thai/ Asian flavours (experience preferred but not essential)
• Strong leadership: recipe development, team training, and P&L awareness
• Hands-on with sourcing, costing, and stock management
• Thrives in a creative, research-driven environment

Why Apply?

• Career growth:Mentor junior chefs and shape menus
• Work-life balance:5-day week, no split shifts
• Perks:50% dining discount, staff meals, tech contribution
• Benefits:28 days holiday, mental health support, supplier trips

Sound like you?APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.

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