SOUS CHEF

Sous Chef

A wonderful opportunity to work for an exciting and dynamic new brand restaurant in a management position within the kitchen. Working alongside and reporting to our Head Chef, you will be enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable about cooking delicious and fresh/seasonal Spanish food.

Our Sous Chef will need to drive a high standard of execution and be committed to deliver consistent, beautiful dishes as part of our new restaurant concept.

· Supporting senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities

· Executes and supervises the preparation, cooking and service of various food, items ensuring consistency and quality

· Develops and implements creative menu items that adhere to our Head Chef approval.

* Assist the Exec / Head Chef to develop new dishes and menus

* Assist the Exec / Head Chef in food purchases while controlling costs

· Leads and coaches the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results

· Monitors food production, ordering, quality and consistency on a daily basis

* Ensure you and your team maintain the highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety

What we are looking for:

* At least 1-3 years of previous experience as Sous Chef in a professional kitchen

* Knowledge of Spanish cuisine desirable but not essential

* A stable work history

* You have a positive 'can do' attitude and high attention to detail

* You are passionate, driven, organised and punctual

* Looking for career progression

Range of benefits, including:

* Highly competitive salary

* Share of Tronc

* Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities

* 28 days holiday (increasing based on length of service)

* Company Pension scheme

* Opportunities to build a successful career with a new brand restaurant

* Uniform and meals on duty

* Employee Recognition Programmes and more

* Staff discounts for you and your family?

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Maidenhead SL6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

* Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed