Sous Chef
A wonderful opportunity to work for an exciting and dynamic new brand restaurant in a management position within the kitchen. Working alongside and reporting to our Head Chef, you will be enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable about cooking delicious and fresh/seasonal Spanish food.
Our Sous Chef will need to drive a high standard of execution and be committed to deliver consistent, beautiful dishes as part of our new restaurant concept.
The responsibilities include:
- Supporting senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
- Executes and supervises the preparation, cooking and service of various food, items ensuring consistency and quality
- Develops and implements creative menu items that adhere to our Head Chef approval.
- Assist the Exec / Head Chef to develop new dishes and menus
- Assist the Exec / Head Chef in food purchases while controlling costs
- Leads and coaches the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
- Monitors food production, ordering, quality and consistency on a daily basis
- Ensure you and your team maintain the highest of standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety
What we are looking for:
- At least 1-3 years of previous experience as Sous Chef in a professional kitchen
- Knowledge of Spanish cuisine desirable but not essential
- A stable work history
- You have a positive 'can do' attitude and high attention to detail
- You are passionate, driven, organised and punctual
- Looking for career progression
Range of benefits, including:
- Highly competitive salary
- Share of Tronc
- Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
- 28 days holiday (increasing based on length of service)
- Company Pension scheme
- Opportunities to build a successful career with a new brand restaurant
- Uniform and meals on duty
- Employee Recognition Programmes and more
- Staff discounts for you and your family?
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidenhead SL6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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SOUS CHEF in Thatcham employer: El Cerdo Tapas Bar
Join our vibrant new restaurant brand in Maidenhead as a Sous Chef, where you'll be part of an exciting culinary journey focused on fresh and seasonal Spanish cuisine. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and career progression, offering competitive salaries, excellent training opportunities, and a range of benefits including staff discounts and a company pension scheme. With a commitment to employee satisfaction and exceptional guest service, this is a fantastic opportunity for passionate chefs looking to make their mark in a dynamic kitchen environment.
