At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy kitchen, create fresh dishes, and ensure exceptional dining experiences.
- Company: Popular restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh with a vibrant atmosphere.
- Benefits: Salary up to £40,000, company discounts, staff meals, and brilliant tips.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression and development in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make your mark in a fast-paced culinary environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef, creativity, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
A popular restaurant based in the heart of Edinburgh, this role offers the opportunity to lead a busy, fast-paced kitchen, creating fresh, high-quality dishes while delivering an exceptional dining experience.
The person: an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for creative cooking, leading kitchen teams, and maintaining outstanding food quality in a friendly hospitality environment.
What you will get in your new role:
- Salary ranging from £31,850 to £40,000 per annum
- Company discount scheme
- Workplace pension
- Staff meals
- Brilliant tips, shared equally between front and back of house
- Wellbeing confidential support
Responsibilities in your new role as Sous Chef:
- Leading service and coordinating the kitchen team during busy periods
- Monitoring food quality, presentation, and service timings
- Supervising and supporting Chefs de Partie and junior kitchen staff
- Assisting with staff training, development, and shift planning
- Helping manage stock levels and placing food orders
- Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained
- Supporting the Head Chef with menu development and daily specials
- Testing and refining new dishes and recipes
- Maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency at all times
Your personality, experience and qualifications:
You are a passionate Sous Chef with experience in a similar role and a strong track record of progression and longevity within previous positions. You'll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, bring creativity to every service, and enjoy supporting the development of those around you.
Key requirements include:
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role
- Proven career progression and longevity in previous positions
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Experience in creating high-quality, innovative dishes
- Experience training and mentoring junior chefs
- Excellent communication skills
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Sous Chef in Edinburgh employer: Stafffinders Recruitment Ltd
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Contact Details:
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