Lead Sous Chef: Menu Creation & Kitchen Ops

The-Park-View; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Park View in Worthing, United Kingdom, seeks a sous chef to support the head chef and lead kitchen operations in a high-paced environment.

The role emphasizes menu development, staff training, food preparation, quality control, and strict hygiene standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Reporting to the head chef, you will manage day-to-day kitchen duties, ensure consistency in plating, and help drive the culinary vision of the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head Chef: collaborate on menus, recipes, and daily specials to shape the culinary vision.
• Supervising Kitchen Operations: oversee day-to-day kitchen workflow, delegate tasks, and maintain high food quality and presentation.
• Training and Managing Staff: guide and develop kitchen staff, ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: participate in preparing complex dishes, sauces, and garnishes, ensuring high standards.
• Inventory Management: monitor stock, place orders, manage storage and rotation of perishable items, control costs.
• Menu Development: work with the head chef on new dishes, seasonal menus, and pricing decisions.
• Quality Control and Presentation: ensure dishes meet standards and are visually appealing.
• Maintaining Hygiene and Safety Standards: enforce sanitation and cleanliness; model best practices.
• Handling Pressure and Problem Solving: multitask and resolve kitchen issues during peak times.

Job description

The Park View in Worthing, United Kingdom, seeks a sous chef to support the head chef and lead kitchen operations in a high-paced environment.

The role emphasizes menu development, staff training, food preparation, quality control, and strict hygiene standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Reporting to the head chef, you will manage day-to-day kitchen duties, ensure consistency in plating, and help drive the culinary vision of the restaurant.