Sous Chef

GAUCHOarelooking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our GAUCHO Richmondrestaurant! 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 of theGAUCHOSous Chef

• 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 withstaff 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 for GAUCHOSous Chef

• 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 organized and able to communicate effectively with a team.
• Collaborate with FOH management teams to hit restaurant KPIs