Owens Kitchen & Bar where elegance meets locally sourced, farm-to-fork dining. Bistro style dishes prepared with fresh British ingredients, designed to delight our guest palate, as well as offering them relaxing ambience and warm homey feeling.
From our family to yours, we invite you to be part of our team and help us shape the local independent culinary experience.
Sous Chef
Full time role
Competitive salary according to experience
We believe that a good Sous-Chef should also possess the following:
1. Ability to produce excellent high-quality food.
2. Good communication skills.
3. Team management skills.
4. High level of attention to detail.
5. Good level of numeracy.
6. Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you.
7. Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
8. Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work.
9. Positive and approachable manner.
10. Team player qualities.
Your duties will be to:
1. Produce outstanding dishes.
2. Ensure that the quality of the food is consistent and up to standards set by the Head Chef.
3. Assist the Head Chef in developing cutting-edge menus.
4. Have excellent knowledge of all sections to manage and work closely with other chefs of all levels.
5. Be responsible for our food hygiene management system and ensure that every member of your brigade complies with the hygiene, health & safety regulations.
6. Assist in controlling and managing stocks and budget on a weekly basis, including making decisions to help reduce costs and maximise profitability.
7. Create rotas in accordance with your forecasts plus control and close them in the Head Chef's absence.
8. Be responsible for ordering on the Head Chef's days off.
9. Support the Head Chef with training staff and developing members of your brigade.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience as Sous Chef in a similar restaurant.
2. Exceptional leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Extensive knowledge of kitchen operations.
5. In-depth understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and health codes.
6. Ability to make effective decisions and problem-solve on the go.
7. Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and delegate responsibilities.
Ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure? Join us in creating moments that leave a lasting impression. Your culinary journey begins at Owen's.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
* Sous Chef: 3 years (required)
* Restaurant: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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