Sous Chef

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Sous Chef in Aberdeen. The role involves managing kitchen shifts, ensuring food quality, and fostering a positive team environment. Exceptional benefits, including free meals and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Excellent working hours

Free YO! food during shifts

Growth opportunities with funded qualifications

Private medical insurance

Reward discounts for various services

50% off food for you and three friends

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Dynamic individual with a passion for Japanese cuisine.
• Comfortable in all kitchen sections.
• Eager to learn and improve food quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts effectively and engage with guests and staff.
• Ensure high food quality and a safe kitchen environment.
• Support team development to achieve high standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Team management

Kitchen safety

Job description

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Sous Chef Operations - Aberdeen Union Square Contract: Full Time
Salary: £34,200 to £36,201
Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, shaking up London and introducing a new way of eating. Our innovations include the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes that made our name.

We are dedicated to fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. While sushi is our hallmark, we also offer a tempting range of hot street food, from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes, all rich in flavors and umami. Today, we have over 70 restaurants worldwide, more than 300 kiosks across the UK, and grocery products including pre-packaged sushi in major supermarkets.

We seek dynamic individuals passionate about food to join us on our exciting journey. Our people are central to our success:
• Be a role model, eager to succeed, and committed to delivering exceptional results.
• Be ambitious and eager to learn.
• Strive to do your best.
• Be enthusiastic and maintain a positive attitude.
• Embrace challenges with a can-do spirit.
• Want to be part of our success story.

What you will do:

The Sous Chef is responsible for providing an excellent experience for both our team and guests. You will be passionate about our food and support the entire management team across the restaurant. Your goal is to ensure a happy team and satisfied guests, fostering this mindset throughout the team. You will manage shifts effectively, engaging with staff and guests, and ensuring only the best food is served. You will develop the team to Super Squad status and understand all aspects of the business. You are comfortable in all kitchen sections, including fish cutting, rice cooking, sushi rolling, and daily kitchen preparations. You will continually seek to improve the food quality while maintaining a safe kitchen and restaurant environment for your team and guests.

We are proud to offer:

• Excellent working hours
• Free YO! food - Enjoy your favorite dish from our menu during your shift
• Growth opportunities - We will fund professional qualifications up to Degree level while you work
• Support services - Including private medical insurance and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line for your wellbeing
• Discounts - Gym memberships, cinema tickets, dining, and retail offers via our reward platform
• 50% off your food when dining with us, for you and three friends
• Sustainability initiatives - We source 100% of salmon from certified sustainable sources, avoid species classified as MCS "Fish to Avoid," and have one-third of our menu plant-led. We are committed to the UN sustainability goals.