Junior Sous Chef - Fumo Selfridges - Birmingham, West Midlands

San Carlo Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group based in Birmingham is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to assist in food preparation and ensure a smooth service. Responsibilities include running sections, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and preparing dishes according to specifications. Ideal candidates have previous experience, excellent communication skills, and must be detail-oriented and organized. Join a dynamic team offering training support and benefits such as meals during shifts and restaurant discounts.

Benefits

Free meals while on duty

30% staff discount

Gym discount scheme

Support in training and professional development

Confidential employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is mandatory.
• Must be capable of working independently with minimal direction.
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes in line with company specifications.
• Run several sections during service.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of section.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Proactive self-starter

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Fumo Selfridges - Birmingham, West Midlands

San Carlo Restaurant Group are hiring a Junior Sous Chef!

Based on authentic modern Italy, San Carlo Group is constantly growing with 25 restaurants now in the UK and a growing international presence. Restaurants include San Carlo, Cicchetti, Alto at the rooftop, Selfridges, Bottega, Isola, Fumo, Signor Sassi, Champagne Bar and Gran Cafe.

Staff Benefits :

• You will be joining, one of the world’s leading family-owned companies - which means global opportunities
• Delicious, healthy Meals whilst on duty – all free
• 30% discount in our restaurants, for you and your friends & family
• Gym discount scheme
• Squadra – our very own people platform offering you free discounts and rewards at thousands of companies worldwide from groceries to holidays.
• Support in training and continuing Professional development
• Online development training with our San Carlo App ‘lacademia’
• Wagestream – giving you flexibility to access, track, build and better manage your pay.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a 24 / 7 helpline for you and your family.
• Free confidential counselling sessions to help with you and your families wellbeing
• Free online health portal – giving you resources at your fingertips to help you reach your goals.
• Access to Hapi-life – a platform to help you live your life healthier covering Mental, Financial, Social & Physical wellbeing.
• Bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme and earn up to £1000 per person!

Key Responsibilities :

• Open your section and ensure you are ready for service
• Ability to run several sections
• Prepare dishes in line with company specs at all times
• Strive to meet ticket times and communicate effectively where you are unable to.
• Support the Senior Chef on duty to ensure a smooth service
• Prep food in line with prep lists
• Close down / hand over section clean and tidy with full prep list written
• Always be health and safety, and food safety Compliant, following all procedures and policies in every aspect
• Undertaking any reasonable management requests
• Treat everyone with respect and remain calm at all times

Required Qualifications & Experience :

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction