Sous Chef

We are currently seeking an ambitious, passionate, and dynamic Sous Chef to collaborate closely with our Executive Chef in the efficient management of day-to-day kitchen operations.

Your responsibilities will encompass supervising staff, contributing to menu development, guaranteeing the excellence and freshness of our culinary offerings, and meticulously overseeing inventory and ordering. Your commitment to upholding the quality and uniformity of our dishes will be a crucial in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests.

Salary: Up to $5000 depending on work experience

Benefits:

• 5 Days Work Week
• Monthly Sales Incentive $250 to $500
• Staff Meals Provided
• Birthday Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop menus
• Foster a strong working relationship between the front and back of the house
• Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented in accordance with established recipes and standards
• Maintain accurate costing and documentation of all prepared and sold dishes in food and beverage operations
• Be able to work closely with the Events team to coordinate and execute various events
• Assist in training new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards
• Expand knowledge in ordering, menu planning, and cost management for assigned tasks
• Monitor food consistency, including compliance to recipes, portioning, cooking techniques, and waste reduction.
• Evaluate staffing levels to align with service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Establish and uphold performance standards for the kitchen staff.
• Gather feedback on food and service quality, and adeptly handle customer issues and concerns
• Communicates well with members of staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a professional kitchen
• Knowledge of applicable safety and sanitation procedures
• Knowledge of food cost, inventory management and purchasing
• Ability to manage expenses, purchases, and requisitions within budget constraints.
• Proficiency in meeting deadlines and managing time effectively
• Availability for on-call shifts, flexible hours, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and train junior team members
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and colleagues
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Attention to detail