Kitchen Manager / Chef
NAMO is an independent modern Thai restaurant in the heart of Brighton, proudly recognised in The Good Food Guide's Top 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026. We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager / Chef with a passion for Asian cuisine, ideally Thai food, to lead our kitchen team and help deliver exceptional food and service.
What you'll do:
- Oversee the day to day running of the kitchen
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
- Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation
- Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
- Manage stock control, ordering and kitchen costs
- Support menu development and seasonal specials
- Work closely with the management team to deliver an outstanding guest experience
What we're looking for:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a professional kitchen with leadership or management experience
- Strong knowledge of Asian cuisine, with Thai cuisine preferred
- Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills
- Calm and confident under pressure
- Passion for quality ingredients and authentic flavours
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Tronc paid in addition to your salary
- Company pension
- Staff meals on shift
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for career progression
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- The chance to be part of one of Brighton's most acclaimed independent restaurants
Apply now and bring your leadership, creativity and culinary expertise to NAMO.
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person