Sous Chef

Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Sous Chef, where your passion for food and leadership will elevate our kitchen operations. In this energetic role, you will assist the Head Chef in managing daily food production, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation. Your expertise in food preparation, kitchen management, and team leadership will drive a vibrant, efficient, and safe culinary environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while inspiring a talented team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and high standards of food quality.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff to execute food preparation and cooking with precision and creativity.
• Oversee food safety practices, maintaining compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards.
• Manage food production processes, including portion control, ingredient storage, and inventory management.
• Support the training and development of team members in culinary techniques and hospitality service.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan menus, develop new dishes, and ensure consistency across all offerings.
• Serve as a key point of contact during service hours to ensure timely delivery of orders and excellent guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven supervising experience in a fast-paced kitchen or restaurant environment.
• Strong background in food production, food preparation, and cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated team management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
• Extensive kitchen experience with a focus on culinary excellence and hospitality standards.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices for sanitation and hygiene.
• Previous restaurant experience that highlights your ability to serve guests efficiently and professionally.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and leadership.

Pay: £12.71-£15.71 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person