Fish are like us—we all swim together. Strange Fish are bold, curious individuals who fit right in here. Those who are comfortable just being themselves, a little different perhaps. We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.

This role is for a chef who takes pride in their work, enjoys working in a busy kitchen, and cares about quality, teamwork, and consistency. You do not need perfect English. We value clear communication, a positive attitude, and strong kitchen skills.

You are someone who:

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen
• Stays calm and focused, even when it is busy
• Works with care, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Is positive, respectful, and supportive to other chefs
• Can adapt to change while keeping high standards
• Enjoys learning and improving your skills
• Likes working as part of a team and thinking “we”, not “me”
• Is interested in food and open to learning about our Danish and Japanese roots.

When you are on shift, you are responsible for the kitchen. This includes:

• Preparing food and ensuring high quality at all times
• Making excellent sushi and kushiyaki sticks
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and safe
• Following food safety and hygiene standards
• Helping to control food costs and reduce waste
• Supporting and guiding other chefs on shift
• Making sure every guest receives a great plate of food, every time
• You will work closely with the Head Chef and be an important part of the leadership team.

You already have:

• Experience working in a busy professional kitchen
• Good knife skills and sushi-making experience
• Enough English to communicate clearly in the kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and high standards
• Respect for kitchen rules, safety, and cleanliness
• You also bring:
• A desire to learn and grow as a chef
• Respect for traditions, with openness to new ideas
• Kindness, teamwork, and mutual respect
• A positive attitude – we support each other here

We work hard, but we also look after our people.

You will receive:

• A competitive salary plus Tronc
• Staff food on every shift
• 50% discount in all our restaurants (including drinks)
• Referral bonus schemes
• Wellbeing and employee assistance support
• Financial wellbeing support
• Retail and high street discounts
• Team events, parties, and awards
• Sticks ’n’ Sushi language lessons to help you settle in

Click Apply – it’s quick and easy. We welcome chefs from all backgrounds and cultures. We are excited to meet the unique chef that you are. If it feels right, we’ll invite you for a chat and take the next step together.

That’s us.