Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Salary: From £34,000 per year

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, including weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Our client is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join their kitchen team and support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a busy, high-performing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef, or a Chef ready to take the next step in their career, to join a professional kitchen where quality, consistency and teamwork are highly valued.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Chef, the Sous Chef will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen.

You will be responsible for managing your section, maintaining high culinary standards, supporting the kitchen brigade and ensuring consistently excellent food is delivered throughout service.

The successful candidate will also take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Head Chef with the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen.

Manage and lead your section to ensure an efficient and well-organised service.

Prepare and produce dishes to a consistently high standard.

Ensure all ingredients and preparation are ready before service.

Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.

Assist with weekly stock takes, stock control and stock rotation.

Support food purchasing, deliveries and correct storage of ingredients.

Monitor kitchen costs and contribute to improving gross profit margins.

Assist with staff rotas, training and development of the kitchen team.

Support and motivate the kitchen brigade, ensuring high culinary standards are maintained.

Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Assist with menu development, recipe creation and menu input.

Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.

Ensure food safety and hygiene procedures are consistently followed, with the aim of achieving and maintaining a 5-star rating.

Report any maintenance, hygiene or health and safety issues.

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