Are you a passionate Senior Sous Chef looking for your next exciting challenge? Or perhaps you're a Head Chef seeking a role that offers a better work life balance without compromising on quality and creativity?

We are recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef for a highly regarded and well established gastropub in Sussex, renowned for its outstanding food, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to using the very best fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Due to continued success, they are now looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join their experienced brigade of 8 chefs.

This is an opportunity to become part of a close knit, supportive kitchen team where collaboration, respect, and passion for great food are at the heart of everything they do. The business has built a genuine family feel, creating strong relationships between the kitchen and FOH teams, making it a fantastic place to work and develop your career.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous or Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
• A genuine passion for cooking with fresh, high quality ingredients
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume kitchen environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and team building abilities
• A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a thriving kitchen culture

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 total package
• Additional service charge on top of your salary
• 4.5 day working week for an excellent work life balance
• Weekly pay
• Join a respected and successful gastropub with a strong local reputation
• Work alongside a talented and supportive team of chefs
• Genuine opportunities for progression and development
• A positive, professional, and enjoyable working environment

Additional Benefits

• Company events and team socials
• Employee discounts
• Store discounts
• Free onsite parking
• 28 days holiday
• Supportive management team
• Excellent work life balance

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.