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 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.