Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef - SUMI, Notting Hill
SUMI opened on Westbourne Grove in 2021 and has become one of Notting Hill's most loved neighbourhood restaurants. Created by renowned sushi master Endo Kazutoshi and part of Creative Restaurant Group, SUMI serves nigiri, temaki and dishes from the robata grill, with warm, genuine hospitality at its heart. We're looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our senior kitchen team and grow with us.
The Role
As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the kitchen. You'll keep standards high across every section, every service. Our menu brings together sushi, small plates and dishes cooked over the robata grill, all built on the finest seasonal ingredients. You will lead by example on the stove and on the pass, working as one team with the sushi and front of house teams to deliver food our regulars keep coming back for.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to take their next step into kitchen leadership with a growing group.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
Running the pass and leading service when senior chefs are off
Making sure every dish leaves the kitchen to recipe and standard
Overseeing sections and stepping in wherever the kitchen needs you
Training, guiding and developing Chefs de Partie, Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis
Helping with ordering, stock control and keeping waste to a minimum
Supporting rotas, briefings and the smooth running of each service
Leading by example on food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen procedures
Contributing ideas and taking part in tastings as the menu evolves
Working closely with the sushi team and front of house to keep service seamless
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong Senior Chef de Partie in a quality restaurant is essential. Japanese or robata experience is a real advantage.
You will need:
Strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail
A real respect for produce and an interest in Japanese cuisine
Confidence leading a section and supporting a team during busy services
A calm, organised approach under pressure
Clear communication and a team first attitude
A good understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen management
The drive to keep learning and grow into a Sous Chef role
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Salary: £45,000 per year including service charge, plus benefits
Why Join Us?
At Creative Restaurant Group, we want people to build careers, not simply fill roles. You will cook alongside an experienced kitchen team inspired by Chef Endo. As your skills develop, you'll have genuine opportunities to progress into Sous Chef and Senior Sous Chef positions.
Join one of Notting Hill's most loved neighbourhood restaurants
Hands on development in kitchen leadership, Japanese technique and robata cooking
Clear opportunities for career progression
The chance to grow across Creative Restaurant Group, including ENDO, Kioku and HUMO
Staff meals while on duty
Employee discounts across participating restaurants
Bring your skill, leadership and attention to detail to SUMI Notting Hill, and help us create food our guests remember.
Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without corporate sponsorship.

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