Senior Chef needed at Indian Summer in Brighton, UK, offering £30,000–£32,000 annually plus tronc and tips. The full-time permanent role requires Indian cuisine experience, Level 2 Food Safety certification, and kitchen leadership skills. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available only for eligible visa extensions or switches.
Senior Chef
Full-time, permanent role with Indian Summer, 70 East Street, Brighton BN1 1HQ.
Senior Chef jobs at Indian Summer in Brighton are open now, paying up to £32,000 a year plus tronc, with sponsorship available for chefs already holding a valid Skilled Worker visa.
About the Role
Indian Summer sits at 70 East Street in the heart of Brighton, and they’re after a Senior Chef who can lead an Indian kitchen with real authority, not just follow a recipe card. This is a full-time, permanent role in a restaurant that runs on clear standards and a genuinely supportive management team.
Day to day, you’ll cook high-quality Indian dishes with consistency, work confidently across every key section including the grill and tandoor, and keep food safety and allergen standards tight. You’ll also guide junior kitchen staff through busy service without losing your cool, which matters just as much as your knife skills.
Beyond the cooking, Indian Summer wants someone who takes pride in presentation, respects the systems already in place, and thinks about the kitchen’s long-term success rather than just getting through tonight’s service.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Prepare and deliver high-quality Indian dishes with consistency and precision - ✓
Work confidently across multiple kitchen sections, including grill and tandoor - ✓
Lead and support junior kitchen staff during busy periods - ✓
Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen standards at all times - ✓
Handle prep planning, stock control and kitchen organisation - ✓
Stay calm and professional through fast-paced service
What You’ll Need
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Proven experience as a senior or experienced chef in an Indian kitchen - ✓
Strong understanding of traditional Indian cooking techniques, spices and flavours - ✓
A Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate - ✓
Legal right to work in the UK - ✓
Sufficient spoken English for kitchen communication and food safety compliance - ✓
For sponsorship specifically: a current, valid Skilled Worker visa (or similar) held since before 31st December 2024
Job Snapshot
Full-time, Permanent
£30,000–£32,000/year
£3,000–£4,000/year avg.
In person
70 East Street, Brighton BN1 1HQ
Skilled Worker extension/switch only
Pay & Benefits
Stepping into a Senior Chef role at an established Indian restaurant gives you real leadership experience, not just more time on the line. It’s a solid platform if you’re building toward head chef roles down the line, with the stability of a respected, long-running kitchen behind you.
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