To assist Head Chef in our busy East European restaurant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative input for new dishes, specials & menu creation using local, seasonal, fresh ingredients
- Be well presented with excellent time keeping. Be capable of prepping & running a busy service.
- Technical skill in grill & pastry - making dumplings & breads
- Hands on involvement in preparation, cooking & presentation of all food items
- Produce food to specification & to up-sell
- Assist Head Chef in ensuring effective staffing levels & in supervising & training junior kitchen staff
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness, food safety, & compliance with health & safety regulations
- Purchase items from suppliers as instructed by Head Chef
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained & stored, with breakages properly reported
- Keep stock & minimize food wastage
- Assist with duties assigned by Head Chef & to follow instructions
Qualifications & skills:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in busy environment as Sous Chef
- Culinary degree preferred. Other appropriate vocational qualifications considered
- Technical skill: Grill & Pastry
- Knowledge of Ukrainian, Russian, Georgian or Central Asian cuisine very helpful.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have knowledge or experience of cookiing & preparing East European, Georgian or Uzbek cuisine
Experience:
- Sous chef: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
