Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef / Chef to join our culinary team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in fine dining, food production, and kitchen management. The successful candidate will play a vital role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining exceptional standards of food safety and service. Candidates with banquet experience, supervising skills, and expertise in catering or restaurant management are highly preferred. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic culinary team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence in hospitality and food service.
Duties
- Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and food presentation standards
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including shift management and ensuring smooth workflow
- Supervise kitchen staff, providing leadership, training, and mentorship to ensure high performance
- Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, stock rotation, and minimizing waste
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards across the kitchen
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes with attention to quality, consistency, and presentation
- Coordinate catering events, banquets, and special functions with attention to dietary requirements
- Oversee food production processes from prep to plating, ensuring efficiency and quality control
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless food service delivery
- Monitor kitchen equipment maintenance and troubleshoot operational issues as needed
Skills
- Extensive culinary experience with a focus on fine dining, catering, or banquet settings
- Proven supervisory or team management experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices
- Expertise in menu planning, food preparation, and inventory management
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop culinary staff
- Excellent organizational skills for inventory control and shift management
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
- Experience with food service management, including catering coordination and restaurant operations
- Knowledge of dietary restrictions and special dietary department procedures
- Competence in kitchen management software or inventory control systems is a plus
- Strong communication skills combined with a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence
This role is perfect for a dedicated culinary professional eager to contribute their expertise within a vibrant hospitality environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
