We are seeking an experience & skilled sous chef to join our team at Salma, an open, small but very busy modern Mexican inspired seafood, taco, grill and small plate kitchen at White Cloth Hall, Leeds newest food hall.
The ideal candidate will have a passion or interest in Mexican and Latin cuisine, have a presentable appearance and impeccable kitchen hygiene standards.
They will slot seamlessly into the current kitchen operations and work alongside a well drilled team to manage food preparation, keep on top of all aspects of EHO documentation, food safety and cleaning practises, keeping and improving, where possible, the high level to which the kitchen already operates and ensure food is prepared to the highest standards and high-quality dishes are served in a timely manner.
The ideal candidate should have experience at sous chef or experienced CDP level with the ambition for promotion to a head chef/kitchen management role and be able to work alongside the owner and current head chef to further develop the menus.
Pay is negotiable for the right candidate.
Previous experience with Mexican food would be advantageous but the right kitchen experience, being a team player and a willingness to learn is more important.
You will be joining a well oiled team where duties are shared but the usual mix of prep, service, cooking, plating, ordering, legal and cleaning work; to keep the kitchen running to its maximum is required.
We need someone who is going to turn up reliably and complete the jobs required of them, in an open kitchen.
In return we can offer manageable hours for a good work/life balance, we have multiple businesses so clear routes of progression are available for the right candidate.
Job Types: Full-time
Hours: 40-45
Pay: £30,000 per annum
Additional pay: Tronc (£1.50-£1.80 ph on average)
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free food on Shift
* Discount on food and drink when not working
* Multi venue employee discount
Schedule:
* A mix of 10 hour shift 12 hour shifts.
* And a range of day and evening shifts.
* A Four day working week with opening days Tuesday to Sunday with the occasional shift on a Monday.
Experience:
* Culinary experience: 5years (required)
* Cooking: 5 years (required)
* Kitchen experience: 5 years (required)
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