Junior Sous Chef

Gaucho Restaurants; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaucho Restaurants is hiring an experienced Junior Sous Chef for their Edinburgh location. The ideal candidate will have a passion for high-quality food and the ability to manage kitchen operations effectively. Opportunities for career development and training are provided along with excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

50% off food bill at all Gaucho

Industry Apprenticeship opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee discounts platform

Ongoing training with Executive Chef

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Ability to effectively run a kitchen.
• Strong operational knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily and weekly cleaning duties are completed.
• Manage kitchen yields related to gross profit and wastage.
• Check all inbound food deliveries for quality.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication

Passion for Fresh Produce

Job description

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our Edinburgh restaurant! You will need to be experienced in working as a Junior Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. OurJunior Sous Chefwill have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec, and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Sous Chef
• To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.
• To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
• To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage
• To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by
the Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef.
• To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
• To assist the Head Chef with specials planning, costing, daily GP% financial sheets, payroll and all operations of the kitchen.
• Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling stock and portion control.

Requirements for Gaucho Junior Sous Chef
• Have worked as a Junior Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment
• Will have a passion for fresh produce
• Be able to effectively run a kitchen
• Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.

Training and benefits
• 50% off your food bill at all Gaucho
• Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform
• Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller
• Career development and progression