Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Due to a new opening, we are looking for a Sous Chef

Responsibilities as aSous Chef

• Planning menus with Head Chef in line with seasonal produce
• Covering the Head Chef while on annual leave and supporting the kitchen
• Manage kitchen station's and clean down after service
• Ensuring food quality, production and taste is of the highest standard
• Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials
• Practice and promote effective teamwork and communication amongst your direct work colleagues and colleagues in other departments
• Controlling budgets and minimising wastage
• Ensure compliance with inhouse HACCP and food hygiene, health, and safety systems to ensure compliance
• Completing duties with an attitude of always striving to exceed standards to promote improvements and raise the quality of feedback from all guests
• Recruiting, training and developing staff
• Delegate tasks to kitchen team
• Communicate wait staff about daily specials, stock levels and any notes for service
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Enforce safety and sanitation practises and standards in the kitchen

Requirements and skills as as aSous Chef

• Sous Chef experience in a similar style restaurant
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Disciplined, keen to share your knowledge and learn new skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Be enthusiastic about your career, collaborator & trustworthy
• Have good working relationships, rise to the challenge, and adapt well to change
• Professional attitude always
• Due to location, your own transport is essential

Benefits for aChef De Partie /Sous Chef

• Service charge / TRONC
• Paid overtime available
• Career progression
• Meals on duty
• Discount while eating in the restaurant
• Training programs - internal management on-site training, e-learning, health and safety, food hygiene certificates
• Uniform provided (Chef Whites & aprons laundered)
• Work with Bright HR inclusive of benefits such as discounts around selected stores, well-being
• Membership to code