Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sous chef to join our growing team at Alfi, a new bar and restaurant for people who are passionate about food and drink.

We are building a team to get the restaurant into the Michelin guide, coveting bib gourmand status.

About Alfi:

Alfi delivers quality and authenticity through our produce, highlighting contemporary European flavours alongside delicious wines, craft beers and a small but excellent cocktail list.

We are a new independent all day bar and restaurant nestled in the heart of Spitalfields Market.

Our centrepiece is a lava stone robata grill, infusing contemporary European flavours with smoke from the grill, together with Italian pizzas and pastas

Your role as Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at Alfi, you'll play a key role in delivering excellent standards, displaying fun and supportive leadership role during busy service . You'll work alongside a talented team of chefs who are passionate about food. Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to the highest standards of taste and quality. Collaborating with the Head Chef in delivering innovative and extraordinary menu items that surprise and delight our guests. Ensuring all food production adheres to food safety and sanitation standards. Maintaining a clean, organised and positive kitchen workspace. Assisting in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff. Keeping a positive attitude and embracing our venue's culture or authenticy and quality.

Requirements:

To succeed as a Sous Chef at Alfi, you should meet the following:

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a similar role in a high-volume kitchen, ideally with at least 2 years experience as Grill Chef and 2 years as pizza chef. A positive and inclusive leadership style, able to manage the pass bringing the whole team together Willingness to follow specific cooking and preparation techniques as instructed by our Head Chef A passion for food and creativity, a keen eye for presentation. Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and food safety practices. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-energy environment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Drive and determination to join our mission to achieve a Bib Gourmand recognition Ambition to take your culinary career to the next level

What We Offer:

A lovely team who enjoy working together - an independent employer who genuinely wants the best for the team and the company Competitive hourly rates and gratuities A collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunities for professional growth and advancement The chance to contribute to a unique culinary experience at the heart of Spitalfields Market Excellent employee benefits, including gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme, staff discounts and special perks. Wagestream flexible pay service.
Join our team at Alfi and immerse yourself in the exciting journey of redefining the wining and dining experience in Spitalfields.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift
Application question(s):

When are you available to start?
Experience:

Chef: 8 years (required) Sous Chef: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sous Chef