Overview
Join our culinary team as a Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager, where your passion for food and leadership will help elevate our kitchen operations. In this energetic role, you will oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure exceptional food quality, help build a talented team. Your expertise in food production, and restaurant management will drive excellence in every dish served. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual eager to lead with creativity, precision, and enthusiasm in a fast-paced hospitality environment. On top of wages a weekly split of tips of around £100.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations, maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
- Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistency and excellence across all menu items.
- Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste to optimize kitchen efficiency.
- Plan and develop menus that reflect current culinary trends while catering to dietary needs and client preferences.
- Coordinate catering events, banquets, and special functions with attention to detail and timely execution.
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations and sanitation standards to maintain a safe working environment.
- Provide training and mentorship to team members, fostering a positive work culture focused on teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience in fine dining establishments with strong background in food production, catering, and restaurant management.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience leading culinary teams in high-volume settings.
- Extensive knowledge of food handling, safety protocols, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
- Skilled in menu planning, food preparation techniques, and culinary innovation.
- Experience with banquet service, dietary department procedures, and catering logistics is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication skills; capable of managing shift schedules and motivating staff.
- Familiarity with the food industry standards for cleanliness, safety, and customer service excellence. Join us as a vital part of our culinary leadership team where your expertise will inspire creativity in the kitchen while ensuring operational excellence! We are committed to providing a paid position that values your skills and dedication—ready to make an impact? Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
