Sous Chef

Northland Properties; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Properties is seeking a talented leader to drive culinary operations across our restaurant teams in the UK & Ireland. You will mentor and develop leaders, maintain a positive service environment, and help grow profitability while ensuring top quality and consistency in menu execution.

You will work with the Chef to guide day-to-day kitchen operations, set standards, and train staff to deliver memorable guest experiences under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent culinary production capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items according to company specifications in prep and line areas.
• Direct culinary operations on a shift basis under the Chef.
• Assist in managing sales and profit budgets.
• Develop and mentor team members to reach their potential.
• Participate in hiring, training and scheduling for multiple roles.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Culinary execution

Staff development

Job description

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for talented, driven, and caring individuals to become a part of our Leadership Team. With the opportunity to help lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, learning to maintain a positive and upbeat atmosphere, and managing profitability; we are here to train, mentor and develop you, while supporting your life goals.
Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.
Our menu, continuously being developed, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Chef, some of your responsibilities will include:
• Executing menu items according to company specifications in both prep and line areas
• Direct culinary operations on a shift basis under the guidance of the Chef to ensure a clean, organized, and successful kitchen with a focus on fresh ingredients and quality control
• Managing sales and profit budgets
• Consistent attention to developing others
• Being part of hiring process, including training, scheduling for multiple positions
  

Key Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Energetic and positive
• Excellent culinary production skills
• Able to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periods
• You thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity
  

Opportunities

• With our company, you will have the chance to:
• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across the UK and Ireland