Sous Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef
Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 per year
Full-Time Position: 40 hours per week

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our team. As a vital member of the kitchen leadership, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service are consistently achieved. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary professional to take on a senior role within a high-volume, dynamic kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring all activities meet the highest standards in line with client contracts.

• Fully implement company policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations in line with current legislation.

• Assist with the design of innovative menu cycles, maintaining variety while ensuring budgeted gross profit margins are achieved and minimizing food waste.

• Ensure the highest standard of food quality, presentation, and service is consistently delivered.

• Support the food ordering process, ensuring that only approved suppliers are used to optimize negotiated supplier costs.

• Collaborate with the Head Chef in checking, probing, and signing off on food deliveries to ensure the highest quality produce is accepted into the kitchen.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations, including Food Hygiene Regulations and H.A.C.C.P. procedures.

• Maintain food safety records and checks assigned to you, ensuring they are accurately completed within the kitchen and related areas.

• Assist with regular stock-takes and effective inventory management.

• Assist the Head Chef in evaluating the training needs of kitchen staff and contribute to their development.

• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards within the kitchen, ensuring all assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties are performed to specification.

• Review and update the kitchen hazard list weekly with the Head Chef to ensure a safe working environment.

• Foster effective communication and maintain positive working relationships with kitchen staff, clients, and other departments.

• Ensure adherence to the company dress code and hygiene standards for all kitchen staff.

• Perform other reasonable tasks as needed to assist with food preparation, service, hygiene, safety, and the overall efficient operation of the kitchen.

Key Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume catering environment.

• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef’s absence.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with staff, customers, and management.

• Ability to give clear and accurate instructions, both written and verbal.

• Strong people management skills with experience in leading kitchen teams.

• Experience in purchasing, cost management, and optimizing food margins.

• Familiarity with H.A.C.C.P documentation and food safety practices.

• Experience in menu planning and food preparation.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply below or call TJ on 0868236730

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