Sous Chef

Blue Arrow; Carnoustie; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Carnoustie is seeking a Permanent Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves working closely with the Head Chef to maintain high culinary standards and manage kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in higher-end dining and possess strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven higher-end restaurant experience required.
• Ability to lead and motivate the chef brigade.
• Comprehensive understanding of food costs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in menu and dish development.
• Run kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety legislation.

Skills

Cooking skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food cost management

Hygiene standards

Job description

Blue Arrow is Recruiting for a Permanent Sous Chef for their client in Carnoustie on a permanent basis.

Salary: 36,000
Location: Carnoustie
Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week

Job Duties:

• Working closely with the Head Chef to deliver a consistent food offering
• Assisting the Head Chef in menu and dish development
• Running the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence / leading shift operations
• Maintaining high culinary standards
• Managing food purchasing and storage
• Managing a safe and hygienic operating environment
• Playing an essential role in a team that will put the Restaurant on the local food map, whilst adding to the course's already brilliant facilities.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health and safety legislation at all times
• Undertake operational duties as required to support the business

Required Skills

• First rate cooking skills with proven higher end restaurant experience
• Have flair and be passionate about what you do
• The ability to lead, manage and motivate the chef brigade whilst also being a great team player
• Have a comprehensive understanding of food costs and the impact on profit margins
• Can maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in all back of house catering areas, and to act when improvements are required (e.g. cleaning, statutory documentation)

If interested apply today and we will be in touch to discuss your application.

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