Sous Chef

Borscht N Tears; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced restaurant is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their friendly team. You will be creatively involved in menu creation, oversee food preparation, and ensure high standards in a busy kitchen environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and a culinary degree, with a passion for East European, Georgian, and Central Asian cuisines. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 annually with flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as Sous Chef in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of East European, Georgian & Central Asian cuisines is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Creative input for new dishes and menu creation.
• Involvement in preparation, cooking & presentation of food.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Grill skills

Pastry skills

Time management

Team motivation

Education

Culinary degree

Vocational qualifications

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Creative input for new dishes, specials & menu creation using local, seasonal, fresh ingredients.


• Be well presented with excellent time keeping. Be capable of prepping & running a busy service.


• Technical skill in grill & pastry - making dumplings & breads.


• Hands on involvement in preparation, cooking & presentation of all food items.


• Motivate junior staff to produce food to specification & to up-sell.


• Assist Head Chef in ensuring effective staffing levels & in supervising & training junior kitchen staff.


• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, food safety, & compliance with health & safety regulations.


• Purchase items from suppliers as instructed by Head Chef.


• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained & stored, with breakages properly reported.


• Keep stock & minimize food wastage.


• Assist with duties assigned by Head Chef & to follow instructions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in busy environment as Sous Chef.


• Culinary degree preferred. Other appropriate vocational qualifications considered.


• Technical skill: Grill & Pastry.


• Knowledge of East European, Georgian & Central Asian helpful.

Experience

Required

Employment

Full-time

Schedule

Flexibility to work days and nights, split shifts & weekends.

Salary

£35,000 – £45,000 yearly

About Borscht N Tears

A fun busy fast paced restaurant/bar environment that produces high class Russian, Caucasian & Central Asian food with a small friendly hard working team.