Sous Chef Sushi Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
Join GOLDSTAR CHEFS – Your Gateway to the UK’s Leading Hospitality Careers
Welcome to GOLDSTAR CHEFS, the UK’s premier recruitment hub dedicated to sourcing exceptional hospitality talent from around the globe and within the UK.
The UK is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets for international cuisine, offering outstanding opportunities for skilled Chefs and Hospitality Managers. As an established hospitality recruiter and government-authorised migration specialist, we help talented professionals like you secure rewarding positions in the UK’s vibrant hospitality sector.
We partner only with reputable, stable employers who uphold the highest standards of ethics and employment practices. When you join a Goldstar Chefs-affiliated establishment, you can expect excellent pay, long-term career prospects, professional development, and a supportive working environment that prioritises your well-being.
Are you a creative, passionate Chef ready to elevate your career?
If you have exceptional culinary skills and the ambition to build a brighter future in the UK for yourself and your family, we’d love to hear from you.
Current Opportunity:
- Role: Sous Chef – Sushi
- Employer: Premium Dining Restaurant
- Location: Slough, England
- Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 gross OTE per year
- Hours: 40–48 hours over 5–6 days per week
Benefits:
- 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Incentives and performance rewards
- Employer’s workplace pension
- Employee well-being support and more
About the Role:
Working alongside and reporting to the Head Chef, you will take a senior role in managing kitchen operations, supervising junior chefs, and overseeing the preparation and presentation of high-quality sushi dishes. Responsibilities include:
- Sourcing and ordering ingredients and supplies
- Maintaining food costs and gross profit targets
- Overseeing kitchen administration relevant to your position
Minimum Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Proven experience preparing authentic, high-quality sushi
- In-depth technical knowledge of ingredients, sourcing, measurement, and preparation
- Training from a recognised culinary or hospitality institute
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef and a minimum of 6 years’ progressive experience in professional kitchens
- Health & Safety certification and familiarity with HACCP protocols
- Computer literacy and sound business and financial acumen
- Residence within one hour’s commute of the location
Ideal Personal Attributes:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Driven by performance, results, and achievement
- A natural leader with excellent time management
- Detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively
- Energetic, creative, and passionate about culinary excellence
- Diligent, reliable, and conscientious
- Physically fit and in good health
- Qualified to at least a bachelor’s or master’s level in culinary arts (or equivalent)
- Comfortable working at pace and under pressure in a fast-moving environment
How to Strengthen Your Application:
To boost your chances of selection, please share:
- A video demonstration of your culinary skills
- Photos of your signature dishes
- Menus you’ve worked on
- Links to your professional social media (e.g., Instagram)
- References or commendations you can provide
This position is open to both UK-based and international candidates.
Important Information for Applicants:
UK Applicants:
Employers may require proof of your right to work in the UK (such as a copy of your passport or other eligible documents) before scheduling interviews. If you cannot or will not provide this in advance, your application may not be considered. Originals will need to be shown at the interview.
Overseas Applicants:
Please note that while employers cover official sponsor fees, you are responsible for any personal costs related to your Skilled Worker visa and travel to the UK. If you meet the criteria and agree to these terms, we will provide you with comprehensive guidance on UK employment and visa procedures.
Good News:
A Skilled Worker visa can lead to permanent settlement in the UK after 5 years. Your spouse and dependants are also eligible to join you on dependent visas under current UKVI rules.
Please note:
GOLDSTAR CHEFS never requests upfront payments to shortlist your CV for this opportunity.
Due to high response volumes, we kindly ask you not to call. We will contact shortlisted candidates directly.
About GOLDSTAR CHEFS:
Goldstar Chefs is a nationwide recruitment specialist serving the UK’s hospitality industry. We are also a UK government-regulated immigration adviser with deep expertise in Skilled Worker sponsorship. As a Corporate Member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), we are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.
