Sous Chef (Sponsorship available)
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Lasan Group operates a number of successful restaurants known for quality food and creating a great guest experience, including Lasan, Fiesta Del Asado and Raja Monkey. Famously winning Gordon Ramsey’s F-Word for Best UK Local Restaurant, our continued success is only possible thanks to our great people, who we are proud to call part of the family.
We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join us at Sonrisa in Leicester; one of our newest restaurants within the Lasan Group family - stirring up the soul of Latin America. A stunning Argentinean experience in the heart of the city serving up delicious Argentine delectables and high-spirited fun!
Are you an ambitious Sous Chef with grill experience, who excels in a high volume fresh food environment? If so, we're waiting to hear from you.
We offer great pay and benefits, with a starting package of £36,000 PA (starting salary of £28,000 with a guaranteed tronc bonus of minimum £8,000 PA).
Sous Chef Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef to deliver outstanding fresh food, creating a great guest experience;
- Achieve excellence in food hygiene, Health and Safety;
- Control ordering of ingredients and equipment;
- Proactively overcome all problems relating to food quality;
- Support in recruitment and training;
- Create an environment that promotes learning and respect;
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards;
- Foster a great working relationship with Front of House;
Our new Sous Chef will have:
- Proven experience as Sous Chef;
- Ability to delegate tasks and monitor progress;
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills;
- Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester LE1 5DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- fresh food cooking: 3 years (preferred)
- Grill: 2 years (preferred)
- Senior Chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SousSonrisa
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sous Chef (Sponsorship available) roles across Sonrisa's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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