Sous Chef

Marshall Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Agency is seeking an experienced Assistant to the Head Chef in Greater London. You will lead the kitchen staff during the Head Chef's absence, guide junior kitchen staff in food preparation, and assist with menu preparation.

Your responsibilities include documenting daily kitchen requirements, delivering ingredients, training new employees, and ensuring that food products are fresh and that sanitation standards are upheld. This role is crucial in maintaining high food quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or as a kitchen assistant.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff effectively.
• Strong communication skills to address complaints.

Responsibilities

• Document daily requirements from the Head Chef.
• Deliver ingredients to food preparation area.
• Ensure dishes meet the Head Chef's standards.
• Train new kitchen employees.
• Resolve diners' complaints promptly.
• Maintain sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Check food products for expiration.

Job description

Serve as an assistant to the Head Chef. Duties include leading the kitchen staff during the Head Chef's absence, guiding and supervising the junior kitchen staff during food preparation and assisting in menu preparation.

Their Main Responsibilities Include

• Documenting each morning what the Head Chef requires before they prepare the day's dishes
• Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
• Ensuring the Line and Prep Cooks prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef's specifications and standards
• Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant's standards and regulations
• Addressing and resolving diners' and clients' complaints quickly
• Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
• Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired