Sous Chef

Gaucho; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group, Gaucho, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their Leeds location. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dishes are served, and promoting a passion for fresh food. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills with experience in fast-paced environments, eager to grow their culinary career.

Benefits

50% off food bill at all Gaucho

Industry Apprenticeship opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee discounts platform

Ongoing training with Executive Chef

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Passion for fresh produce and cooking.
• Ability to effectively manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen cleaning duties are carried out as instructed.
• Manage food deliveries and check quality.
• Assist Head Chef with planning and kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Skills

Team Communication

Job description

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Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our Leeds restaurant! You will need to be experienced in working as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Sous Chef will have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec, and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Key Responsibilities of the

Sous Chef
• To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.
• To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
• To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage
• To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by
the Head Chef & Sous Chef.
• To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
• To assist the Head Chef with specials planning, costing, daily GP% financial sheets, payroll and all operations of the kitchen.
• Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling stock and portion control.

Requirements for Gaucho

Sous Chef
• Have worked as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment
• Will have a passion for fresh produce
• Be able to effectively run a kitchen
• Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.

Training and benefits
• 50% off your food bill at all Gaucho
• Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform
• Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller
• Career development and progression