Sous Chef

GAUCHO are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our GAUCHO Tower Bridge restaurant! You will need to be experienced in working as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen and be extremely passionate about food. Our Sous Chef will have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Training and benefits

• 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs
• Referral and Length of service bonuses
• Incentive and reward schemes
• Industry Apprenticeship program opportunities and cycle to work scheme
• Career development and training programmes
• Training provided by the GAUCHO Academy
• 28 paid annual holidays + options to purchase additional days

Key Responsibilities of the GAUCHO Sous Chef

• To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.
• To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
• To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage
• To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by the Head Chef & Sous Chef.
• To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
• Assist Head Chef with staff recruitment and inspirational training, team development and appraisals
• Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling GP, stock and portion control.
• Ensure daily staff food is varied, nutritious and well received

Requirements for GAUCHO Sous Chef

• Have worked as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment
• Will have a passion for fresh produce
• Be able to work alongside the Head Chef to effectively run a successful kitchen
• Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.
• Collaborate with FOH management teams to hit restaurant KPIs