Senior Sous Chef

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Sous Chef to work alongside our award-winning Head Chef and join our pre-opening team at Sachi, one of Sunset Hospitality Groups first UK opening.

About Us

Reopening in September 2024 following exciting refurbishments, Sachi is a renowned restaurant and rooftop bar in Belgravia offering best in class Japanese food and drink. From restaurant to omakase, our unique kappo ryori culinary approachtakes centre stage. Across its two floors, Sachi is a haven for the Japanese way of living filled with art, music and Japanese flavours.

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centres and more. SHG operates over 58 venues in 17 countries with a commitment to delivering authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.

Why Join Us?

• Up to 50% employee discount
• Guaranteed minimum hours
• Birthday off on us!
• Meals on duty
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Wagestream: financial wellbeing benefit that allows you access to your pay as you earn it
• Generous referral bonus
• Opportunities for international relocation
• Employee events
• Career growth: your professional journey is our priority. Elevate your career with tailored growth opportunities that align with your ambitions

Sunset Hospitality Group is extremely proud to be recognised as one of Dubais Great Places to Work!

The Role

This role is ideal for an ambitious Senior Sous Chef eager to contribute at the highest level, leading kitchen operations, delighting guests, and inspiring the team. You will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring that every dish meets our rigorous standards.

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team to ensure culinary excellence and consistency
• Work with the Head Chef on menu planning, recipe development, and innovative dish creation
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation
• Assist in managing kitchen staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, quality, and equipment maintenance
• Manage food and labour costs through effective inventory management and waste reduction
• Work with the Head Chef to set menu pricing for optimal profitability
• Adapt to changes and challenges in the kitchen environment with agility
• Identify training needs and provide coaching and development opportunities for the team
• Communicate expectations clearly and effectively to ensure team alignment and high performance

About You

• Current experience as a Senior Sou Chef or an experienced Sous Sous within a luxury, Michelin-starred, or destination restaurant
• Previous experience in Japanese cuisine
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Proven track record in menu development executing diverse culinary concepts
• Experience in leading, training, and developing a high-performing kitchen team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain a cohesive and motivated team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who holds genuine passion for hospitality, wants to be a part of a global lifestyle brand and above all enjoys all things people.

****Candidates must have right to work in the UK****

Sunset Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability status.

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