Sous Chef

Job description

To assist Head Chef in our busy East European restaurant. Key Responsibilities: • Creative input for new dishes, specials & menu creation using local, seasonal, fresh ingredients, • Be well presented with excellent time keeping. Be capable of prepping & running a busy service., • Technical skill in grill & pastry - making dumplings & breads, • Hands on involvement in preparation, cooking & presentation of all food items, • Motivate junior staff to produce food to specification & to up-sell, • Assist Head Chef in ensuring effective staffing levels & in supervising & training junior kitchen staff, • Ensure kitchen cleanliness, food safety, & compliance with health & safety regulations, • Purchase items from suppliers as instructed by Head Chef, • Ensure all equipment is properly maintained & stored, with breakages properly reported, • Keep stock & minimize food wastage, • Assist with duties assigned by Head Chef & to follow instructions Qualifications & skills: • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in busy environment as Sous Chef, • Culinary degree preferred. Other appropriate vocational qualifications considered, • Technical skill: Grill & Pastry, • Knowledge of Ukrainian, Russian, Georgian or Central Asian cuisine very helpful.