Senior Sous Chef – 50-55k

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Sous Chef to join an established Japanese Robata restaurant in East London, with a focus on authentic Japanese techniques and high-volume service.

The Role
We are recruiting a Senior Sous Chef for an established Japanese restaurant in East London. This is a high-profile opportunity to support the Head Chef in leading a team of 20 chefs in a dynamic, 200-cover restaurant serving modern Robata, skewers and sushi. This role would suit an experienced Senior Sous Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.

The Restaurant

• Premium hotel setting.
• Modern Japanese Robata concept.
• All-day dining for lunch and dinner in the heart of East London.
• High-energy, open kitchen environment.
• Part of a group with strong expansion plans.

The Senior Sous Chef Role

• Support the Head Chef in operational leadership of the kitchen.
• Execute and maintain a high-quality Japanese menu.
• Help lead a brigade of 20 chefs for high-volume service.
• Oversee Robata grill operations and traditional techniques.
• Assist with kitchen management, team development, stock control, suppliers, and compliance.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with front-of-house and hotel teams.

The Ideal Senior Sous Chef

• Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up in high-end Japanese restaurants.
• Expertise in authentic Japanese techniques, especially Robata grill cooking.
• Strong track record in high-volume kitchens (100+ covers).
• Excellent leader with experience supporting and inspiring teams of 10+.
• Commercially astute with cost control and compliance knowledge.
• Calm, organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply

• Prime East London location.
• Competitive salary of 50-55k
• Opportunity to grow with a concept with clear expansion plans.
• Work with premium ingredients in a high-energy, well-resourced environment.

How to Apply
If you are a Senior Sous Chef looking for a new challenge, please send your CV to Olly at COREcruitment dot com