Sous chef

Calling exceptional Head Chefs!

Birmingham. A City that has always known how to make things: with its hands, with care, with an unmistakable sense of identity. A City that doesn't follow. A City that does things its own way. This Autumn, Sticks'n'Sushi is coming to Birmingham - our first restaurant in the Midlands, opening in the Paradise development on Chamberlain Square.

Sticks’n’Sushi is as unique as the city we're coming to. We serve high-quality, fresh food based on a unique combination of classic and creative sushi along with sticks from the grill, bringing a blend of Danish design, Japanese dining and generous hospitality. Attracting both families and trendsetters, amazing service in beautiful restaurants is driven by our amazing team - our Strange Fish.

Fish are like us - we all swim together.

But Strange Fish are the gentle rebels: calm, curious, thoughtful. People who don’t need to shout to be heard. People who make things feel easy. You know who you are. You will have walked a similar path before, but your spirit is ready for a Head Chef role where you can bring your energy and vision, with a spark of dare!

We’re looking for you: a true craftsperson, passionate about creating things in the best way, to the very best they can be. You’ll have Sous Chef experience in a busy kitchen with a strong knowledge of crafting exceptional sushi, with a calm spirit that tunes in and focusses, rising above that buzz. If that sounds like your ideal next role then this is the place for you, where you can bring your leadership, creativity and flair!

Are you:

• Someone who works with hands, head and heart in harmony? A precision-focused individual, even under fast-paced pressure?
• Positive and fun to be around, in the heat (or cool) of the busy kitchen?
• Able to adapt and move with change, without letting standards drop?
• The type who stands shoulder to shoulder with their fellow Chefs, with a big smile and a small ego?
• Culturally curious and hungry to learn more about our Danish ’n’ Japanese roots?

What you’ll be doing at Sticks ’n’ Sushi:

• Taking responsibility for all aspects of the operation in the kitchen from prep and food quality through to cleanliness, compliance and, of course, cost control
• Ensuring we create top-class sushi and the very best kushiyaki sticks
• Putting your passion and pride into ensuring a delicious plate and experience for every guest, every time
• Being part of a family that will help you flourish and become the best you can be
• Nurturing, coaching and developing other members of the kitchen team

What you’ll bring to us:

• Sous Chef experience in a busy kitchen
• Excellent knife and sushi-making skills
• Fluency in English, the language of our kitchen
• An eye for detail; always upholding the highest standards and ensuring every shift is in the very safest pair of hands
• A love of deepening your craft, with a respect for rituals and traditions but a curiousity to bring your own spark and ideas
• Team spirit, kindness & respect. We only swear at ourselves here, no-one else.
• Thinking “we” rather than “I”
• A desire to have fun as you work with your fellow chefs; togetherness is the word.
• A genuine commitment to making people happy, ensuring you have one of the happiest teams in the industry

How we will support your journey with us:

We want you to grow with us, so through our Lead‘n’Learn academy, you can keep learning and developing your skills and challenge your responsibilities (and your healthy risk-taking!) Our training is structured to both help you shine and create memories, in your role and beyond.

The benefits that go beyond the day to day:

Yes, we work hard. But we also laugh, learn and enjoy the ride. We want all our Strange Fish to be part of building something meaningful and to feel involved in making Sticks‘n’Sushi a little bit better every day. A place where everyone belongs and is represented. As well as our Sticks‘n’Sushi language lessons (so you can speak our slightly odd lingo in no time), you’ll enjoy:

• Delicious team food every shift
• 50% discount across all our restaurants, everywhere (yes, that includes drinks)
• Generous referral bonus schemes
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support through Hospitality Action
• Financial wellbeing support including early access to your salary with Wagestream
• Employee discounts across high street retailers and restaurants
• Team events, unforgettable parties & awards

Ready to jump in?

Then click apply, it takes no time at all. At Sticks ’n’ Sushi, we welcome everyone, so we can’t wait to hear about the Strange Fish that you are. If your spark lights ours, we’ll invite you for a chat so we can meet you properly – and then if it really feels right, we’ll dive straight in together.

That’s us.