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Junior Sous Chef

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UPTOWN is a cafe & vintage consignment store by day, casual elevated restaurant by night.

We serve specialty coffee, contemporary fusion brunch food, while dinner service focuses on quality cocktails & hearty comfort food, with a slight western twist.

We are looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our team.

Responsibilities include planning and managing food preparation. Assisting the Head Chef in planning menus, training new staff, and recording inventory. Experience in Asian Fusion cuisine. Familiar with sanitation regulations and inventory management.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner
  • Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required
  • Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items
  • Inform wait staff about daily specials
  • Ensure appealing plate presentation
  • Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock
  • Provide monthly inventory report to management
  • Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen
  • Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Passionate about food and learning new recipes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Great inventory management skills
  • An excellent understanding of kitchen operations
  • Able to handle multiple roles within the kitchen
  • Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends as necessary

Qualifications

  • Culinary school degree / diploma.
  • Experience working in an established restaurant as junior sous-chef.
  • Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts
  • Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control
  • Portfolio of creative, unique dishes
  • Food safety and handling certified
  • Valid vaccination that is a requirement of the job

Direct Reports to

  • Head Chef

Summary of role requirements:
  • Looking for candidates available to work:
    • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
    • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
    • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
    • Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
    • Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
  • Working rights required for this role
  • Expected start date for role: 01 November 2024
  • Expected salary: $3,000 - $3,500 per month