Sous Chef – Join One of the UK's Top Brunch Teams
No late nights. No split shifts. Incredible tips. Amazing team.
At Rise, we're proving that hospitality doesn't have to mean sacrificing your evenings, your social life or your wellbeing.
We're on a mission to become the UK's number one brunch destination, serving fresh food in a fast-paced, positive environment where our chefs are at the heart of everything we do.
With 2 new locations planned throughout 2026, there's never been a better time to join the team.
Why you'll love working with us
- Daytime-only business – no late nights, finished by 6pm.
- 40–45 hours per week – salary or hourly options available.
- Open to 4 or 5-day working weeks.
- No split shifts.
- No 14-hour days.
- Fresh food made with quality ingredients.
- Weekly specials and genuine input into new menu development.
- Top 5 restaurant on TripAdvisor.
- A supportive team with fantastic morale and a brilliant working culture.
We're changing hospitality
Hospitality has earned a bad reputation for long hours and poor work-life balance.
We're doing things differently.
We believe great chefs deserve great lives outside of work. That means flexible rotas, respecting your time off, investing in your development, and creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Our team stays because they're valued, listened to and rewarded.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and Executive Chef as we continue to grow.
This isn't just another Sous Chef position. We're looking for someone who loves producing outstanding food, enjoys leading from the front.
New ideas are always welcomed. Many of our weekly specials and menu additions come directly from our kitchen team.
If you're passionate about quality brunch, fresh ingredients and creating food you're proud to serve, we'd love to meet you.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef.
- Passion for fresh, high-quality food.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude.
- High standards of cleanliness and food safety.
- Someone who enjoys a busy service and thrives in a supportive kitchen.
What you'll get
Competitive pay plus one of the best Tronc systems around.
Our TiPJAR system means 100% of service charge goes directly to the team, giving you excellent earning potential on top of your salary.
You'll also receive:
- 28 days paid holiday.
- Unused holiday paid if you choose not to take it.
- Additional annual leave after 4 years' service.
- Christmas Eve evening, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and your Birthday off.
- Flexible rotas through our team app — need a weekend off? Just request it.
- Full training and ongoing development.
- Real opportunities to progress as we expand with multiple new sites opening throughout 2026.
Ready to grow with us?
If you're looking for a kitchen where quality comes first, the team genuinely has each other's backs, and you can build a long-term career without giving up your evenings, we'd love to hear from you.
Check us out on social media @risebrunch and come see why so many people are choosing to build their careers with Rise.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
Work Location: In person
