Sous chef

Reitano's Food; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An Italian restaurant in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen activities. You will work closely with the Head Chef, ensuring food quality and managing kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will possess excellent culinary skills, leadership abilities, and experience with Italian cuisine. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of £40K per year plus a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, cuisines, and food presentation.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Quickly identifying and resolving issues in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Aid in menu preparation and planning with the Head Chef.
• Monitor food quality and stocking levels.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Experience with Italian cuisine

Job description

Looking for an experienced Sous Chef for our Italian restaurant Osteria Napoletana in Notting Hill. You will work alongside Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations, including supervising staff and ensuring adherence to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Aid in menu preparation and planning in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Ensure food quality and freshness, monitor ordering and stocking levels.
• Maintain meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills: strong knowledge of cooking techniques, cuisines, and food presentation.
• Leadership abilities: ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Problem-solving skills: quickly identifying and resolving issues in the kitchen.
• Attention to detail: maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure: perform well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Italian cuisine is required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Salary and Employment

Salary £40K per year plus bonus scheme. Full-time position. Starting time: Immediate start. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Schedule: Monday to Sunday with 2 days off.

About Reitano\'s Food

Osteria Romana, Osteria Napoletana, Santo Mare, Osteria Fiorentina and Nonna Mamma restaurants.