



*Head Chef / SOUS CHEF— Nigerian Cuisine — Jollof Haven (Surbiton) — Opening Team*
*Location:* Ewell Road, Surbiton KT6 7AQ
*Job Type:* Full-time, Permanent
*Pay:* £28,000 - £35,000 per year (DOE) + Tips + Bonus
*Start Date:* November 2026 — Interviews October 2026
About Jollof Haven:*
Surbiton's first authentic Nigerian Restaurant & Bar — opening November 2026. 40-cover restaurant + bar + takeaway/delivery. We are bringing true Lagos flavour, premium presentation, and warm Naija hospitality to Surbiton. We need a Head Chef who can OWN the kitchen.
If you are interested and believe you have the experience to be a head chef or
*The Role:*
You will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation — from menu execution to team leadership, stock, hygiene and profitability. This is not just cooking — this is building a brand.
*Key Responsibilities:*
- Leading daily kitchen operations and managing all kitchen staff
- Preparing, cooking and presenting all Nigerian dishes to highest standard: Jollof Rice (Party & Classic), Fried Rice, Ofada & Ayamase, Suya, Asun, Nkwobi, Isi Ewu, Amala & Ewedu/Gbegiri, Pounded Yam, Egusi, Efo Riro, Ogbono, Oha, Banga, Afang, Pepper Soup (Goat, Fish, Assorted), Moi Moi, etc.
- Developing specials, controlling portioning and reducing waste
- Creating prep lists, ordering stock, and liaising with suppliers
- Maintaining 100% Food Hygiene, HACCP, allergen compliance and EHO readiness
- Training, mentoring and rostering Chef Assistants / Commis
- Managing food cost, GP, and working with owner on menu pricing
- Ensuring consistent taste — every plate must taste like home
*What We Need:*
- Proven experience as Head Chef / Senior Sous Chef in Nigerian / West African restaurant (UK essential)
- Expert in cooking almost all major Nigerian dishes — you must be able to cook them blindfolded
- Strong leadership — able to lead, train and discipline kitchen team
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
- Level 2 Allergy Awareness, HACCP knowledge
- Right to Work in UK — must be reliable and punctual
- Able to work evenings and weekends
*Benefits:*
- £28k-£35k + service charge/tips + performance bonus
- Free staff meals on shift
- 28 days holiday
- Be the founding Head Chef — name on the menu, creative input
- Growth to Executive Chef as we expand
*Application Questions:*
- How many years as Head Chef / Senior Sous in Nigerian restaurant?
- List 10 Nigerian dishes you can cook at high restaurant standard.
- Do you hold Level 3 Food Hygiene? (Certificate number?)
- Can you reliably commute to Surbiton KT6?
- Are you available for a paid trial shift (cooking 3 dishes)?
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Experiencia
- Se requiere
- Jornada
- Completa
- Horario
- Monday to Friday
- Salario
- 29.000 £ – 32.000 £ anual
- Inicio
- Incorporación inmediata

Restaurant • 1-10 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde octubre, 2026
We are new and focus cuisine business and our goals is to build our staff for a long term opportunity and grow with us as the company grow



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