Junior Sous Chef

• Supporting the head chef or kitchen manager in the general running of the kitchen.
• Leading a team of kitchen helpers in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
• Taking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
• Training junior staff and onboarding new employees.
• Designing / helping the head chef to create food and drink menus.
• Working within specified budgets.
• Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of quality.
• Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.
• Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.
• Deputising for the head chef in their absence.
• Ordering supplies and negotiating with suppliers.
• Managing inventory and keeping control of stock.
• Organising produce and ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations.
• Supervising all food preparation.
• Perform other task and duties when assigned to by the Kitchen Manager/Supervisor/Director.
• Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years of working experience
• Basic Food Hygiene certified
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work with figures and manage budget
• Ability to cope under stressful conditions
• Strong leadership skills and ability to make quick decisions
• Ability to maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and multi task
• Possess strong management and organizational skills