Sous Chef

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our team. Chez Antoinette is a French restaurant with homemade cuisine, the food is based on organic, seasonal and fresh produce. We are looking for the right person to join the team. The understanding of the French culture and friendly customer service is essential. At Chez Antoinette we offer a high quality product yet simple in a busy environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the seamless running of the kitchen, providing a highly efficient and effective service while ensuring all food production adheres to specified recipes and food cost percentage.
• Assist and supervise the agreed standard of food service for the duration of the shift, liaise and co-operate effectively with all front and back of house team members, and promote safe use of kitchen equipment and building.
• Supervise the training of all new staff members to the standard required by the Head Chef, promote all relevant food controls and food safety records and ensure they are logged and adhered to.
• Check all prepared mise en place and food stocks (including dry stores), replenish as necessary and inform the Head Chef of any relevant shortages.
• Follow and train the team on all recipes in place for the actual menu.
• Create a bank of dish of the day, bringing creativity and variety to the menu when the Head Chef or another Sous Chef is absent.
• Order food suppliers and product listings in accordance with the level of business.
• Supervise the smooth and efficient service and production of food from the department by working with all elements from front and back of house, ensuring all necessary preps and works are completed prior to the commencement of service.
• Ensure all staff works hygienically and productively in accordance with legal standards and the Head Chef’s standards.
• Control wastage by maintaining correct stock levels and rotation from dry stores to avoid over production of food and mise en place.
• Assist in controlling food percentages and recipes as set down by budget, with a keen attention to these.
• Remain on duty until the following shift takes over or until discharged by the Head Chef.
• Ensure working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are always maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Maintain section files and recipes, ensuring constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked to the Head Chef’s standards.
• Collect and allocate all health marks to the correct administration.
• Operate with respect of the Allergen legislation and standards and with the health and safety of teams and guests as a priority.
• Maintain tidy and clean back of house areas prior, during and after each service.
• Operate the pass service of food from the kitchen to the restaurant, liaising with front of house teams and ensuring the food is to the standard required by the Head Chef.
• Control processes, labelling, cleanliness and safe running of the kitchen.

In return:

You can look forward to working with a dedicated team. You will receive a competitive salary and 28 days holiday. Amazing staff meal. Competitive pay, opportunities for career advancement, and a positive work environment.

Experience Required:

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Salary: Up to £45,000 yearly

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Chez Antoinette: Independent French restaurant/bistrot located in the heart of Covent Garden Market. We offer simple yet good quality food with super friendly service.