Senior Sous Chef up to 44k

Posted 2 weeks ago

Senior Sous Chef up to 44k

Senior Sous Chef – Sports Bar & Grill – Gatwick / Crawley 41-44k

Join a high-energy sports bar and grill brand with a clear path to Head Chef. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef from a casual dining, high-volume background.

We are partnering with a growing sports bar and grill brand, to recruit a Senior Sous Chef for their Gatwick site. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to stabilise a busy kitchen, grow food sales.

The Venue:

  • Concept:Sports bar & grill – casual dining, high-energy
  • Capacity:Approx 180 seats across two main rooms, plus large event space
  • Team size:12-15 chefs
  • Hours:45 hours per week, 5 days, 7-day operation (kitchen closes 11pm)
  • Shift pattern:Flexible – typically one open, two mids, two closes

The Senior Sous Chef Role:

  • Support the Head Chef in running daily kitchen operations
  • Help drive food sales growth through consistency and quality
  • Lead the team during service and manage sections
  • Assist with ordering, stock control, and back-of-house administration

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Background incasual dining, high-volume restaurants
  • Experience with brands
  • High-volume service experience with strong understanding of restaurant operations
  • P&L awareness and commercial mindset
  • Strong team leadership skills
  • Local to Gatwick / Crawley or willing to commute

Why Apply?

  • Salary:£36k – £38k base
  • Tronc:£100-150 per week (£5k-5.5k per year)
  • Event space:Additional revenue and creativity opportunities
  • Growing brand:Part of a group with multiple sites across the UK

Send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com.