Sous Chef

Deep Abacus; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Location: London, UK.

Restaurant: Michelin-Star Greek Cuisine, specializing in open-flame cooking.

Position Overview: The Sous Chef will support our Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, and delivering authentic Greek dishes using traditional open-flame cooking techniques. You will lead and inspire our talented culinary team, ensuring each dish meets the Michelin-starred standards our patrons expect.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate closely with the Head Chef in menu creation, recipe development, and dish presentation, with an emphasis on authentic Greek flavors and open-fire cooking methods.
2. Oversee daily kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, plating, and ensuring consistency and exceptional quality of all dishes.
3. Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering an environment of learning, creativity, and excellence.
4. Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene standards, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organization.
5. Manage inventory, ordering, and control of ingredients and kitchen supplies, maintaining cost efficiency without compromising quality.
6. Assume full responsibility for the kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
7. Maintain equipment, specifically related to open-flame cooking, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, preferably within a Michelin-starred or high-end dining environment.
2. Extensive knowledge of Greek cuisine and mastery of open-flame cooking techniques.
3. Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
4. Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
5. Comprehensive understanding of food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
6. Passion for culinary excellence and continuous professional development.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to work in an esteemed Michelin-starred establishment.
3. Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
4. An inspiring, dynamic, and collaborative work environment focused on culinary excellence.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time