At Rosa’s Thai, we’ve come a long way since our founders, Saiphin and Alex, opened their first restaurant back in 2006. They couldn’t afford a new sign at their East End café — so they kept the old name over the door. “Rosa’s Café” was reborn, and a new chapter of Thai food in the UK began.

Fast forward to today, and there are now over 46 Rosa’s Thai Cafés across the country — still serving the same authentic Thai flavours, with the same passion, goals, and values.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our growing Rosa’s family and be the right-hand to our Head Chef.

If you’re a kind-hearted, hard-working food lover, this is your platform to shine.

As a Sous Chef at Rosa’s Thai, you’ll play a vital role in leading the kitchen team, ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection, and keeping our guests coming back for more.

What You’ll Do

Support the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and food preparation
Maintain Rosa’s high standards of flavour, presentation, and consistency
Lead, motivate, and train junior kitchen staff
Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health standards are met
Manage stock levels and control kitchen costs effectively
Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong experience as a Junior Sous ready to step up
A genuine love of food — especially bold Thai flavours!
Strong leadership and communication skills
Calm under pressure and a true team player
A commitment to doing things the Rosa’s Way — with pride, passion, and positivity

GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDING:

Competitive salary plus tronc.. up to £18 per hour including tronc
Delicious Thai food on every shift plus bottomless drinks
Access 50% of your wages before pay day
Performance based rewards
50% off at all Rosa’s restaurants
Amazing yearly staff party
Enhance Holiday and pension Scheme for Length of service
The Chance to win a Trip to Thailand every year
Wage stream Discount voucher
Employee assistance programme
Bike to work scheme
Career advancement for growth and development
Wellbeing support with access for all the family

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

· Someone with a strong experience of cooking Asian cuisine and confident in utilising a wok

· Ideally a minimum of 1 year working a Sous chef in a casual or fine dining restaurant

· As a senior chef you will be responsible in assisting the Head Chef in leading the kitchen and ensuring our food is of the highest quality

· Most importantly, we are looking for kind hearted, hard working, food lovers!