SECOND CHEF ( Indian, Italian, Turkish ) at BMI UK Ltd

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Job summary

A leading restaurant in the United Kingdom is seeking a Second Chef who will support the Head Chef in daily operations, prepare a variety of authentic dishes, and ensure high kitchen hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of Turkish, Indian, and Italian cuisines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare a variety of authentic dishes from Turkish/Indian/Italian cuisines.
• Ensure quality and consistency in all dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of various cuisines

Tools

Charcoal grills

Stone ovens

Job description

The Second Chef supports the Turkish/Indian/Italian Head Chef in daily operations in the kitchen. This includes supervising staff, preparing authentic and modern dishes, ensuring quality, and maintaining high kitchen hygiene and safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of all cuisine, and the ability to run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

Prepare a variety of dishes including grills (kebabs, koftas), hot/cold mezze, pide, lahmacun, dolmas, pilav, and desserts (e.g., baklava, sutlac).

Ensure consistency in portioning, taste, and presentation.

Operate and maintain traditional cooking equipment such as charcoal grills, stone ovens, and saj.