Sous Chef - Omakase 48K

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a Michelin-Recommended Omakase restaurant in central London as a Sous Chef. This is a unique opportunity to refine your craft under a sushi master while working in an intimate setting that values detail and excellence. Enjoy structured shifts, all weekends off, and the chance for personal growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Predictable schedule with no split shifts

Generous team holiday closures: 3 weeks at Christmas

Learn from a world-renowned sushi master

Extra tronc and staff benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about Japanese cuisine and Edomae-style traditions.
• Experience in Michelin-level kitchens desired.
• Japanese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small, precision-focused team in a Michelin kitchen.
• Ensure excellence in kitchen operations under a sushi master.

Skills

Exceptional knife skills

Calm under pressure

Leadership

Meticulous attention to detail

Cultural appreciation for Japanese techniques

Education

Experience in high-end kitchens (Michelin or omakase preferred)

Job description

Refine your craft in a Michelin-Recommended Omakase kitchen under a sushi master.

Job Role:Sous Chef
Cuisine:Japanese Omakase
Brigade Size:Small, precision-focused team
Location:Central London

We’re delighted to partner with a Michelin-Guide omakase restaurant renowned for its intimate, immersive dining experience and dedication to Japanese tradition.This is a rare opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a kitchen led by a sushi master, where every detail defines excellence.

The Restaurant:

• Michelin-level Japanese omakase
• Monday - Friday
• Structured shifts, weekends off
• Generous team holiday closures: 3 weeks at Christmas
• Supportive, stable environment with minimal turnover

The Ideal Sous Chef:

• Passionate about Japanese cuisine and Edomae-style traditions
• Experience in high-end kitchens (Michelin or omakase background preferred)
• Exceptional knife skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Calm under pressure in a fast-paced, open-kitchen setting
• Leadership ability to support and develop the team
• Cultural appreciation for Japanese techniques (Japanese language skills a plus)

Why Apply?

• Work-life balance:Predictable schedule with no split shifts + closed weekends
• Career growth:Learn directly from a world-renowned sushi master
• Perks:£48K base + extra tronc, staff benefits, team holidays

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

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