We are looking for enthusiastic Junior Sous Chef to start work as part of Dovecliffs' expanding friendly team on an ongoing basis. Core Responsibilities * Service Leadership: Supervise the kitchen brigade during busy services, ensuring all dishes are produced according to specifications and meet quality standards. * Operational Management: Manage inventory, place orders with suppliers, and oversee stock rotation to minimise waste. * Supervision and Training: Train, mentor, and motivate junior staff, such as Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs, and oversee onboarding. * Food Safety and Hygiene: Maintain strict cleanliness, ensuring all work stations meet health and safety (HACCP) standards. * Menu Support: Assist the Head Chef with menu development, testing, and implementation of new dishes. * Deputizing: Step in to lead the kitchen, manage rotas, and handle operational issues when the Sous Chef or Head Chef is off duty. * Cost Control: Monitor food costs and portion control to ensure profitability. Common Qualifications & Skills * Previous experience in a similar role * Food Hygiene Certification (Level 2 or 3). * Strong communication and leadership skills. * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environments. Key qualities expected: * Attention to detail * Fast work * Handling fast paced environment * Punctuality * Thorough and timely * Professional attitude * Good work ethic * Can-do attitude * Clean appearace If you are interested and believe that you would be able to lend your skills to make a great addition to the team, then please do not hesitiate to apply, or call us on our listed phone number