Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef, Element, Edinburgh
Full Time, Permanent

Base Salary: £14.30ph Basic + Tronc (Circa £3.00)
Total earning: £17.30ph

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Rose Street, Element is a vibrant bar and restaurant that blends the best of traditional Scottish hospitality with a modern, creative twist. We’re passionate about locally sourced food, expertly crafted drinks, and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. If you’re enthusiastic, friendly, and love working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Junior Sous Chef Duties

1. Assisting with Menu Preparation: Work closely with the Head Chef to develop, plan, and implement new dishes, ensuring they align with the restaurant’s concept and meet quality standards.
2. Overseeing Kitchen Operations: Manage kitchen staff during shifts, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently, and the kitchen runs smoothly, particularly during busy service periods.
3. Staff Training & Mentoring: Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance on cooking techniques, safety standards, and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
4. Maintaining Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Ensure that the kitchen adheres to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, conducting regular checks and maintaining a clean and organised environment.
5. Inventory & Stock Control: Assist with inventory management, including ordering, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring the proper storage of ingredients to minimise waste and ensure consistent food quality.

Required Skills

1. Advanced Culinary Skills: Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and culinary skills, with the ability to prepare and cook high-quality meals consistently.
2. Leadership & Team Management: Ability to manage and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring efficient operations, maintaining morale, and fostering a positive team environment.
3. Time Management & Multi-tasking: Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple kitchen tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of dishes during busy periods.
4. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to address kitchen challenges quickly and effectively, making decisions that ensure food quality, kitchen efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
5. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail in food preparation, presentation, and portion control, ensuring dishes are consistently prepared to the highest standard.

Benefits:

• Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group Venues
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Extra annual leave days gathered through service

We look after our team and provide access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Signature Group believes in promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Applying for Signature

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, apply today by sending in your CV.

Element is part of Signature Group. We have 21 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin’ Fox and more.

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