Sous Chef with Italian Cuisine Experience
SALARY: £55,000 per annum + Benefits (28 Days Annual Leave, A Fully Specked Out Kitchen with the Best Equipment, Meals on Duty, Excellent Staff Facilities)
LOCATION: Windsor, Berkshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Contracted 48 hours week (3 doubles, 2 singles, 2 days off)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sous Chef to join a dynamic and high-volume kitchen environment focused on quality and consistency. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional dishes using fresh ingredients. As a Sous Chef you will play a key role in kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation, stock control and team leadership are maintained at all times. The Sous Chef will support service delivery in a fast-paced setting.
DUTIES
* Food Preparation and Cooking: Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients
* Kitchen Leadership: Supporting and leading the kitchen team during service
* Service Delivery: Ensuring smooth operation in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
* Stock Control: Managing stock levels, ordering and minimising waste
* Menu Support: Assisting in menu development and maintaining food standards
* Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring all food hygiene and safety standards are met
* Team Motivation: Encouraging a positive and productive working environment
* Cross-Section Support: Covering all kitchen sections when required
* Front Of House Collaboration: Working closely with service teams to ensure excellent customer experience
* Scheduling and Planning: Assisting with rota planning and kitchen organisation
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Experience in an Italian kitchen is essential
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
* Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment
* A passion for food and working with fresh, high-quality ingredients
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Experience with stock control, budgeting and scheduling
* Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* A positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude
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