Sous Chef – Rok, Mumbles
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Mumbles, Swansea
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£45,000 per year (including service charge)
? 4-Day
Working Week
Join one of Wales' most exciting kitchens.
Rok is an acclaimed restaurant at the heart of Bracelet Bay,
Mumbles and currently the areas number 1 restaurant on TripAdvisor.
Known for bold, seasonal cooking with a focus on open-fire
techniques and the best of Welsh produce. We pride ourselves on a
stripped-back, ingredient-led style - think local meat and seafood, earthy
vegetables, and punchy flavours, all cooked over flame.
We're about more than just good food - Rok is a mindset.
We value sustainability, creativity, team wellbeing, and a work culture that
celebrates passion without burnout. With a 4-day working week, free staff
meals, and a supportive environment, we’re proving that excellence in
hospitality doesn’t have to come at a cost to quality of life.
We’re now looking for a Sous Chef to help lead and
inspire our kitchen team as we continue to grow.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with our Head Chef and
leadership team to deliver consistently excellent food and service. You’ll be
expected to:
* Lead
kitchen service in the absence of the Head Chef, keeping high energy and
high standards on the pass
* Support
and mentor junior chefs, helping them grow and develop
* Oversee
prep and day-to-day operations, maintaining efficiency and flow in the
kitchen
* Contribute
to menu development, bringing ideas, creativity, and knowledge of seasonal
produce
* Ensure
food safety and hygiene standards are always upheld
* Manage
stock, ordering and suppliers alongside the Head Chef
* Work
as a positive role model, keeping morale high and communication clear
Why Rok?
* £45,000
per year (including service charge)
* 4-day
working week
* A
forward-thinking food culture rooted in sustainability and seasonality
* Opportunities
to develop your career and influence the future of the kitchen
* A
warm, respectful team culture - no egos, no drama
* Stunning
seaside location with fresh local ingredients on our doorstep
What We’re Looking For
* A
passionate, professional chef with experience in high-quality kitchens
* Leadership
qualities: calm under pressure, organised, supportive
* A
strong understanding of seasonality, local sourcing and modern cooking
techniques
* Someone
who wants to contribute to something special - not just clock in and out