Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Italian Kitchen & Team

San Carlo Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals on Duty

50% Staff Discount

Refer a Friend

Elevate Training Academy

Volunteering Days

Squadra App

Wagestream

Legal and Financial Advice

Colleague of the Month

San Carlo Awards

Global Opportunities

Best in Class Pension

Job summary

San Carlo Bristol is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee food preparation, cooking and plating, and collaborate with front-of-house to ensure stellar service. You will manage the kitchen team, hire, train, and schedule staff, and uphold the brand's standards across our Bristol site.

The role requires at least two years in a similar role, strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Team management experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Managing kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Maintaining a happy and engaged team through 1:1 meetings, incentives and recognition.
• Inductions for all new starters in line with company procedure.
• Manage the Junior Sous Chefs to ensure all training is to company standards.
• Mentor any new members of the team, to ensure a positive working experience.
• Ensuring that all kitchen staff follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and kitchen procedures.
• Managing food inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and repaired as needed.
• Collaborating with other kitchen staff and restaurant management to ensure that food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Handling customer complaints or issues related to food quality or service.
• Treat everyone with respect and remain calm at all times.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Communication

Detail orientation

Proactive

Job description

San Carlo Bristol is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee food preparation, cooking and plating, and collaborate with front-of-house to ensure stellar service. You will manage the kitchen team, hire, train, and schedule staff, and uphold the brand's standards across our Bristol site.

The role requires at least two years in a similar role, strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.