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Pumphouse Number5, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4LP
- Leads the kitchen team in Executive/Head Chefs absence
- Communicate and work alongside Managers and Senior Managers to support the mission, purpose and culture aims of the business
- Supervises the preparation of all dishes; ensuring quality is consistent and to a high standard
- Provides guidance and training to junior kitchen staff members, including, food safety, food preparation, cooking & food presentation
- Monitor stock and par levels and place supplier orders as necessary
- Ensures a first in, first out food rotation system and ensures all food products are properly date and organised for quality assurance
- Works with the Head Chef to maintain good kitchen processes, stock & wastage control, monitoring kitchen staff ability and training opportunities
- Manage & monitor safe use of equipment
- Assist in the development of new menus with revenue and profit potential in mind
- Closely monitor the health and safety of the kitchen environment and ensure we are fully compliant
Skills
- 2+ years experience in a busy kitchen environment, preferably as a chef-de-partie or junior sous chef
- A clear passion for food, with a desire to progress within the industry
- Ability to grasp and follow the Head Chefs culinary instructions
- Experience of creating profitable, creative and unique menu items
- Great communicator with strong written and verbal English skills
- Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to juggle a demanding workload
- Knowledge of how to maintain and care for culinary utensils & equipment
- Diplomatic and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure through rapid deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Tips
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
Experience:
- sous chef: 2 years (preferred)
