Cafe Tamra, our well-loved brunch group of Cafes in Wandsworth, is seeking an experienced, versatile Sous Chef to support our kitchen operations.
Specializing in fresh, high-quality brunch dishes, we deliver delicious food in a busy, vibrant daytime setting. The ideal candidate will be a skilled culinary professional with kitchen management experience, a passion for brunch cuisine, and the ability to independently handle key aspects of our daytime kitchen operations.
The work week is 5 days, with an expectation to work all weekends. As we operate daytime only, our chefs typically are finished by 6pm, which has been a considerable benefit noted by all our kitchen staff, over the years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the head chef in the day to day kitchen operations.
- Help the Head chef to train and supervise new kitchen junior staff to ensure consistent preparation and presentation of brunch dishes to Cafe Tamra’s standards.
- Handle daily food and inventory tasks, including monthly stock takes, ordering from suppliers, and monitoring stock levels.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations by managing food labeling, checking cooking, reheating, and delivery temperatures, and completing opening and closing checks and checklists..
- Maintain consistent, high-quality dish presentation that aligns with Cafe Tamra’s brand.
- Complete all cleaning tasks, follow the weekly cleaning checklist, and address or document minor equipment/site damage.
- Cover Head Chef duties, when required
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen staff member in a professional kitchen, preferably in a brunch or daytime dining setting.
- Strong communication skills to train and guide kitchen staff.
- Solid knowledge of food safety, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented in food presentation, stock management, and compliance checks.
- Problem-solving skills to handle minor equipment or site issues.
- Availability for daytime shifts, including weekends, in a 7-day operation.
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Are you currently employed in a professional kitchen?
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 3 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
