Sous Chef

Posted 8 days 11 hours ago by Gaucho Restaurants

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 8
Job Description

GAUCHOarelooking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our GAUCHO Leedsrestaurant! You will need to be experienced in working as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen and be extremely passionate about food. OurSous Chefwill have experience managing a team, running thekitchenand working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Training and benefits
  • 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs
  • Referral and Length of service bonuses
  • Incentive and reward schemes
  • Industry Apprenticeship program opportunities and cycle to work scheme
  • Career development and training programmes
  • Training provided by the GAUCHO Academy
  • 28 paid annual holidays + options to purchase additional days
Key Responsibilities of the GAUCHO Sous Chef
  • To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.
  • To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
  • To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage.
  • To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by the Head Chef & Sous Chef.
  • To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
  • Assist Head Chef with staff recruitment and inspirational training, team development and appraisals.
  • Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling GP, stock and portion control.
  • Ensure daily staff food is varied, nutritious and well received.
Requirements for the GAUCHO Sous Chef
  • Have worked as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
  • Will have a passion for fresh produce.
  • Be able to work alongside the Head Chef to effectively run a successful kitchen.
  • Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.
  • Collaborate with FOH management teams to hit restaurant KPIs.