Sous Chef

GAUCHO are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our GAUCHO Edinburgh restaurant! You will need to be experienced in working as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen and be extremely passionate about food. Our Sous Chef will have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and 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

• Possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
• Help maintain maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to gross profit and wastage.
• Undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by the Head Chef & Sous Chef.
• Check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
• Assist Head Chef with staff recruitment, 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 GAUCHO Sous Chef

• Have worked as a Sous Chef in a high pressure kitchen environment.
• Have a passion for fresh produce.
• Be able to work alongside the Head Chef to effectively run a successful kitchen.
• Be organized and able to communicate effectively with a team.
• Collaborate with FOH management teams to hit restaurant KPIs.