Sous Chef

AUCHOarelooking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our GAUCHO Canary Wharfrestaurant! 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 andLength ofservicebonuses

• Incentive and reward schemes

• Industry Apprenticeshipprogramopportunitiesandcycle to work scheme

• Careerdevelopment andtrainingprogrammes

• Training provided by the GAUCHOAcademy

• 28 paid annual holidays + options topurchaseadditionaldays

Key Responsibilities

• Topossessstrong operational and leadership skillswith regard toboth knowledge and operation.

• To ensure daily,weeklyand monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.

• To help andmaintaina maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage

• To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the businesswith regard tokitchen 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 andinspirationaltraining,teamdevelopmentand appraisals

• Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, andparticipatein controllingGP,stockandportioncontrol.

• Ensure daily staff food is varied, nutritious and well received

Requirements

• Have worked as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment

• Will have a passion for fresh produce

• Be able towork alongside the Head Chef toeffectively run asuccessfulkitchen

• Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.

• Collaborate with FOH management teams to hit restaurant KPIs