Sous Chef

Big Easy Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Easy is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary team in London. The role requires leadership, passion for food, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, assisting the head chef in managing operations and maintaining high culinary standards.

You will mentor line cooks, oversee daily kitchen tasks, manage schedules, ensure food safety, and collaborate on menu development for seasonal dishes and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Passion for food, strong leadership presence, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintaining high culinary standards while supporting head chef in kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and oversee line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen personnel to foster a collaborative environment.
• Ensure efficient workflow by coordinating tasks and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
• Take charge of kitchen operations and staff in the absence of the head chef, ensuring consistency in quality and service.
• Address performance and conduct matters among staff, working closely with head chef and management to uphold standards.
• Create and manage work schedules to ensure the kitchen is adequately staffed at all times.
• Oversee food preparation to meet restaurant standards in quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Collaborate with head chef to innovate and refresh menu items, focusing on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
• Monitor food stock levels, minimize waste, and coordinate ordering supplies to meet kitchen needs.
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of dishes, ensuring alignment with restaurant's culinary vision.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness to support operations.
• Collaborate with waitstaff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Onboard new hires, ensuring they understand the restaurant's standards and procedures.
• Support special events or catering, enhancing the restaurant's offerings.

Job description

Big Easy Sous Chef

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Big Easy is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a strong leadership presence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in maintaining high culinary standards while supporting the head chef in managing kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

Supervising Kitchen Staff:

• Train, mentor, and oversee the work of line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen personnel to foster a collaborative environment.

Managing Daily Kitchen Operations:

• Ensure efficient workflow by coordinating tasks and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.

Deputizing for the Head Chef:

• Take charge of kitchen operations and staff in the absence of the head chef, ensuring consistency in quality and service.

Handling Disciplinary Issues:

• Address performance and conduct matters among staff, working closely with the head chef and management to uphold standards.

Assisting with Staff Scheduling:

• Create and manage work schedules to ensure the kitchen is adequately staffed at all times.

Culinary Expertise and Food Production:

Overseeing Food Preparation:

• Ensure that food quality, consistency, and presentation meet the restaurant's standards and expectations.

Assisting with Menu Development:

• Collaborate with the head chef to innovate and refresh menu items, focusing on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

Maintaining High Standards of Food Safety and Hygiene:

• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe kitchen environment.

Managing Inventory and Ordering Supplies:

• Monitor food stock levels, minimize waste, and coordinate ordering supplies to meet kitchen needs.

Developing and Implementing Recipes:

• Contribute to the creation and refinement of dishes, ensuring they align with the restaurant's culinary vision.

Other Responsibilities:

Maintaining Kitchen Organization and Cleanliness:

• Uphold a tidy and efficient workspace to support kitchen operations.

Communicating with Front-of-House Staff:

• Collaborate with waitstaff and other team members to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

Training New Kitchen Employees:

• Onboard new hires, ensuring they comprehend the restaurant’s standards and operational procedures.

Assisting with Special Events or Catering:

• Support the preparation and execution of special events or catering orders, enhancing the restaurant's offerings.

The Sous Chef at Big Easy is a vital part of our culinary team, responsible for not only ensuring high-quality food production and kitchen management but also for fostering a positive and professional environment.