Sous Chef

Job Description: Sous Chef

Restaurant: Tiki Bar Location: Acton, London Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

About us

Tiki Bar London has established itself as one of the most popular Creole Caribbean restaurant and Cocktail Bar in West London. Frequently referred to as the celebrity hotspot or just the spot for its delicious Haitian and Caribbean food, amazing cocktails and vibes. The relaxing atmosphere and décor combine with excellent customer service make every visitor's experience unique.

Position Overview

We are looking for a passionate, high-energy Chef to lead the kitchen in our intimate Caribbean restaurant. You won't just be following recipes; you'll be the heart of our kitchen, responsible for delivering the bold, soulful flavours that define us.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Sanitation: Uphold rigorous food safety and hygiene standards and make sure that all kitchen staff members do the same
• Culinary Execution: Prepare and cook by following current methods and recipes in preparation of meals
• Kitchen Management: Manage daily food prep, inventory levels, and ordering from local suppliers to ensure ingredients are always fresh.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of plating, portion control, and flavour consistency during busy service windows.
• Team Leadership: Train and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive, collaborative atmosphere.
• Extra duties: Occasionally takes on extra duties when arisen especially when the kitchen is short-staffed, outside catering event or the restaurant is particularly busy
• Work schedule: Oversee working hours for kitchen staff so as to ensure smooth flow of activities in the kitchen and the restaurant at large
• Customers: Make sure that meal is prepared and served to customers in a timely manner
• Monitor and maintain stock levels: so as to place orders for supplies as at when due
• Menu Development: Collaborate with ownership to refine seasonal specials and modern twists on classic Caribbean food.

Skills and Knowledge

• Flavor Mastery: Knowledgeable about Caribbean spices, marinades, and traditional cooking techniques.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a fast-paced or ethnic cuisine environment.
• Efficiency: Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure in a small-footprint kitchen.
• Adaptability: A no-task-is-too-small attitude, essential for the success of a tight-knit, independent restaurant.
• Reliability: Strong work ethic and punctuality, our community relies on us being ready when the doors open
• Good and effective communication skills so as to be able to pass ideas across to kitchen staff and also understand what exactly customers want
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate activities in pressing situations
• Must be creative and proactive in attending to the various needs of customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant culinary degree or certification.
• Food Handlers / Food Safety Certification.