Senior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a vibrant restaurant setting. You'll oversee food preparation and quality, ensuring a positive team environment while maintaining high standards of food safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and leadership abilities in a dynamic kitchen. Join a team that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about food and team success, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free Meals on Duty

50% Staff Discount

Refer a Friend Bonus

Elevate Training Academy

Volunteering Days

Squadra App Discounts

Wagestream Access

Legal and Financial Advice

Colleague of the Month Recognition

Best in Class Pension

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and presentation.
• Manage Sous Chefs and conduct inductions for new staff.
• Handle customer complaints related to food quality.

Skills

Food Quality Management

Kitchen Operations

Team Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Job description

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San Carlo Leeds are hiring a Senior Sous Chef!

Our story

The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and has grown to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly, and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool, Leeds, Cheshire, and Manchester, with a growing number overseas including Kuwait, Bangkok, and Qatar, and new sites set to open in Miami.

Benefits

• Free Meals on Duty - Delicious, healthy meals, all free
• 50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK
• Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
• Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app
• Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community
• Squadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide
• Wagestream - Access to earned pay at any point of the month
• Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
• Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated
• San Carlo Awards - Our annual San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues
• Global Opportunities - The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
• Best in Class Pension - San Carlo is partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Overall responsibility for food quality and presentation, sent out to customers.
• Maintaining a positive and engaged team through 1:1 meetings, incentives, and recognition.
• Conducting inductions for all new starters in line with company procedures.
• Managing the Sous Chefs to ensure all training meets company standards.
• Ensuring all kitchen staff follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and kitchen procedures.
• Managing food inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and repaired as needed.
• Collaborating with other kitchen staff and restaurant management to ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Handling customer complaints or issues related to food quality or service.
• Treating everyone with respect and remaining calm at all times.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized, and capable of handling multiple tasks.
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgment and minimal direction.