Job Description

Sous Chef Job Purpose:

Works alongside head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

Sous Chef Job Duties:

Leads kitchen team in chef's absence Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance Keeps cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours Hires and trains new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimises waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well- managed Assists head chef with menu creation Coordinates with restaurant management team on supply ordering, budget, and kitchen efficiency and staffing

Sous Chef Skills and Qualifications:

Formal Culinary Training, Previous Restaurant Experience, Extensive Food and Restaurant Industry Knowledge, Strong Organisational Skills, Attention to Detail, Knowledge of Restaurant Regulations, Leadership, Management, Positivity, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Self-Motivated, Creative Problem-Solving Skills, Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Exceptional Customer- Service Skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus Tips Holiday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus Tips Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sous Chef for Buckhurst Hill
Expected start date: 04/08/2025