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 in casual dining, high-volume restaurants
* Experience with brands
* High-volume service experience with strong understanding of restaurant operations
* P&L awareness and commercial xsngvjr 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.