Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Sous Chef to join our vibrant culinary team! As a key player in our kitchen, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily food operations, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation. Your energetic leadership will inspire the kitchen staff, maintain high standards of food safety, and elevate the overall dining experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise, manage a talented team, and contribute to a lively hospitality environment where creativity and teamwork thrive.
Duties
- You are responsible for acting as the second-in-command, supporting the head chef in all aspects of kitchen management.
- To ensure proper mise en place, it’s prepared for service and supervised by junior kitchen staff.
- Ensure that you and your team maintain high standards of food hygiene and adhere to health and safety regulations, working in a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Responsible for training new kitchen staff, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
- Ensure high-quality food production, preparation, and presentation by maintaining a sharp attention to detail.
- Responsible for handling and storing ingredients properly, maintaining freshness, and adhering to food safety standards.
- To ensure good communication with all your colleagues and superiors. Relaying information about menu changes, special requests, and ingredient availability.
- Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen, including managing workflow, handling issues, and coordinating with other departments.
- Expected to contribute to the development of new dishes and menus, bringing your creativity and passion to Dover Street Counter menus.
- Ensuring proper stock rotation, reducing waste, and assisting HC with stock takes.
- Prepared to attend every shift with all necessary equipment to carry out your duties.
- Carry out any reasonable request made by Management or the Head Chef.
Skills
- Proven supervising experience in a fast-paced culinary or restaurant setting
- Strong background in food production, preparation, and cooking techniques
- Effective team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead diverse staff members
- Extensive kitchen experience with a focus on culinary excellence and food safety practices
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with team members and front-of-house staff
- Knowledge of restaurant operations, serving procedures, and hospitality standards
- Leadership qualities that inspire confidence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Cash Incentives:
- Loyalty Bonus - For every 6 months of service completed, the employee will receive a £300 cash bonus in their next pay check (hourly paid employees only).
- £150 dining voucher after 6 months continuous service (redeemable Mon & Tue)
- £10 contribution for taxis home for all staff who finish after last tube (Mon -Thurs& Sunday) 1 ride per day.
- Introduce a star - £1,000 referral bonus. £500 payable after referral passing probation, and an additional, £500 after 6 months of work.
HOW WE WORK - We only work with people we genuinely love, and who share the same passion for making others happy. The happiness of others is our objective in everything we do. If you share that belief, and believe you’d be a good fit, please apply to join our team.
Pay: From £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
