Senior Sous Chef

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. The candidate will support the Head Chef in daily operations, ensuring high culinary standards and leading the kitchen brigade. This role offers competitive pay and extensive training opportunities with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rate

Wage stream access

Access to training & development

50% discount on food and drink

Discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes

Preferential Room Rates at partner hotels

Mental health support

50% off Membership to CODE

Family meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Sous Chef in a premium restaurant.
• Comprehensive culinary knowledge and understanding of classic cooking methods.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Supervise the kitchen brigade while delivering high-quality food.
• Ensure effective communication across all kitchen sections.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary knowledge

Passion for food

Creativity

Job description

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We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our back of house team members at Bread Street Kitchen –Edinburgh.

Located on St Andrew Square, Bread Street Kitchen Edinburgh is a bustling, large and breath-taking space - providing real round the clock dining and drinking - whether it's an early breakfast meeting, after work drinks or a large group dinner, this restaurant concept can do it all.

What you do as a Senior Sous Chef:

• You will assist the Head Chef & Executive Chef manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen whilst supervising and developing the brigade
• You will ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery, as well as effective communication across all sections of the kitchen

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about delivering high quality, seasonal food
• The motivation and leadership skill to represent Gordon Ramsay Restaurants and its world class hospitality standards
• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef within a premium high-volume quality restaurant
• Comprehensive culinary knowledge previous experience of working in a quality food led environment
• A solid understanding of classic cooking methods and seasonality, as well as an ability to innovate and create when needed
• A keen eye for detail to ensure delivery of the standards and the highest levels of food quality at all times
• A strong personality, with confidence and enthusiasm to lead the team alongside the Executive Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have substantial previous experience working in a similar role
• Be able to effectively lead, manage, motivate and develop a team while enhancing their skill level

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Pay Rate
• Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday
• Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally including WSET Accreditation Levels 1-3
• Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment
• A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants
• 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family
• Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels
• 30% Discount on bookings for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants
• MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy
• 50% off Membership to CODE which includes unlimited access to industry offers across restaurants, bars and hotels
• Amazing family meals on duty

If you have a love for hospitality, a passion for creating memorable guests experiences, and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class restaurant group, we would love to hear from you.

We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense.

We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.