ORIENTAL FOOD SOUS CHEF

Chaii Master; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaii Master, a vibrant restaurant, is seeking a passionate Sous Chef. The role involves leading a high-volume culinary team, ensuring quality and guest satisfaction, while also mentoring team members. Experience in Pakistani influenced Oriental cuisines is preferred for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in culinary or restaurant settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Experience with Pakistani influenced Oriental cuisines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and execute menu items.
• Ensure high standards for guest satisfaction and food quality.
• Mentor and train team members while promoting a positive work environment.

Skills

Culinary Management

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Mentoring

Cost Control

Job description

Job Summary:The Sous Chef assists in leading a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards.Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift
• Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experiences
• Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach
• Promote a fun and positive family-style work environment
• Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff
• Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks
• Will engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
• Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines
• Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant
• Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant experience of Pakistani influenced Oriental Cuisines.
• Exposure to managing inventory and cost of goods.
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
• Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift.
• Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen

Preferences:

• Experience in Pakistani style Oriental cuisines.
• Bilingual in English and Urdu/Hindi
• Experience working in upscale dining
• Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols

Why work for us?Because it’s more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To celebrate life, family, and food.

• Pay Range: 36k
• The annual rate listed assumes 50 hours per week.