Sous Chef

Black Rock Restaurants; Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals on shifts

Team incentives

50% restaurant discount

Birthday off guaranteed

Extra holiday yearly

Refer a Friend

Cycle to work

Job summary

Black Rock Restaurants in Brighton is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join The Crazy Goose. You will lead kitchen operations from prep to service, mentoring the team to deliver outstanding dishes using local ingredients.

Your passion for quality, flexibility and leadership will help drive a high‑energy, safe and hygienic environment, supporting the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to achieve consistently excellent results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy fresh food kitchen.
• Ability to manage a team under pressure and deliver high standards.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of dishes to highest standard and mentor junior staff.
• Support Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to maintain service flow.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across the kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Health & safety

Full-time UK work

Job description

We are looking for an experience Sous Chef to join our team at The Crazy Goose

Our obsession with going above and beyond is inspired by the Persian concept of "Nooshe jân". Used in a similar way to "bon appetit", it also has a deeper meaning that translates more like "may it nourish your soul". Because the experience we want to create goes way beyond a nice meal. We talk about our drinks, service, and atmosphere because we know they're as important to customers as our food.

Every detail, from the quality of the ingredients, to the lighting, acoustics, and the pacing of the meal, feeds the feeling of well-being our customers leave with.

Founded by acclaimed Brighton-based restaurateur Razak Helalat, the Black Rock Restaurants Group comprises Brighton’s The Salt Room, The Coal Shed in London and Brighton, Burnt Orange and most recently, Tutto.

Our menu brings together bold flavours, the very best seasonal ingredients, and honest cooking over fire. Designed around vibrant small plates made for sharing, our dishes celebrate great produce, generous hospitality, and the simple pleasure of gathering around the table.

Whether you're joining us for lunch, drinks with friends, or a relaxed evening meal, The Crazy Goose is a place to eat well, drink well, and enjoy good company.

As a Sous Chef you will deliver dishes made with quality food and products, from fresh, using local products, prepared with skill and passion. Your passion for food, flexibility and leadership skills will mean that you can command the respect of the team supporting the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver dishes to the highest standard

Our Sous chefs

• Are self-motivated natural team player that thrives under pressure.
• Are skilled people managers
• Experience in a busy fresh food kitchen environment
• A genuine passion for creating the finest dishes
• Handle fresh ingredients, prepare them to the highest standards
• Maintain a professional manner while under pressure
• Ensure Health & Safety rules and regulations are followed
• Are eligible to work full-time in the UK

In return we offer a truly competitive pay package, a great professional environment, fantastic training, and the chance to grow and develop your career, plus access to an array of benefits.

As a Sous Chef You Will Enjoy These Benefits

• A truly competitive pay package
• Free food and drinks when working
• Team incentives, trips and rewards
• Treat yourself, family and friends to 50% discount in any of our restaurants
• Book your birthday off - guaranteed
• An additional day’s holiday every year for the first five years
• We reward Refer a Friend
• Access to our cycle to work scheme

By joining Black Rock Restaurants, you will become part of one of the leading restaurants groups. At Blackrock Restaurant Group we pride ourselves recruiting strong passionate individuals that thrive working in hospitality and being part of an established team. Great progression opportunities available across the group to any future stars from all departments. If you want to be part of something special then come and be part of the friendliest team in town, we would love to hear from you.