Sous Chef

Gaucho Restaurants; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaucho Restaurants is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their London team. This role demands expertise in managing a kitchen, leading a team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a high-pressure environment and a love for fresh produce, along with a commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

50% off food bill at all Gaucho

Industry Apprenticeship opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee discounts

Ongoing training

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen.
• Ability to deliver high-quality dishes following specifications.
• Passion for working with fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties are carried out.
• Maintain kitchen yield in relation to gross profit and wastage.
• Check inbound food deliveries for consistency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Job description

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join one of our London restaurants! You will need to be experienced in working as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. OurSous Chefwill 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