Position: Sous Chef
Operation: Busy Restaurant and Gastro Kitchen
Location: Nr Walthamstow E17
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 pa
Working Hrs: 5 Days / 7 Shifts
Company Info
This beautiful local Pub recently extended and refurbished, situated near Walthamstow features light-airy interiors; ground floor gastro bar; dining room; a small garden and first floor event space with additional bar.
£0.1 million brand new open kitchen centred on the Robata grill (Robata and Hobart new kit throughout including Thermomix; two vat-pacs; Goodman crockery and Welch cutlery).
Rolling seasonal menus offering inspired modern British cooking including a la Carte; Sunday lunch and Bar menu (retro-style light bites and nibbles) sourcing from best local suppliers and producers.
Weekly net sales: £30,000 –£40,000 pa
Kitchen open from 12 noon to 9.30pm Mon to Thursday / 12 noon to 10pm Fri and Saturday / 12 noon to 8pm on Sun
Role Description
Responsible for supporting the Head chef (award-winning modern British background) with all aspects of kitchen management; working closely with the Owners with the support of a small, dedicated brigade:
Duties include:
Supporting the Head chef with daily / weekly menu planning including costing and spec. Sheets (seasonal gastro and refined dishes)
Deputising in the Head chef’s absence: running service, team direction and organisation, maintaining high food quality and service standards
Food ordering, stock management, invoices, stock counting, maintaining 70% General Practitioner margin
Team training and development, FOH briefings
Due diligence: compliance records and procedures, maintenance of kitchen and equipment
Fantastic opportunity to work for a progressive, forward-thinking company with focus on food, service and guest experience. Collaboration with recognition and reward ethos.
Desired Attributes
This role would suit an experienced Junior / Sous chef with a background in modern British cooking – a chef with lots of energy and drive; good knowledge of current food trends; strong organisation and training skills; creative approach re: 1 AA to 2 AA menu planning.
Salary and Benefits
To start: £28,000 to £30,000 pa
Shift pattern: 7 shifts / 5 days (no late finishes)
Permanent full-time contract subject to standard 3 months probationary period: regular salary reviews; excellent development and progression opportunities; workplace pension; 28 days paid annual leave; group staff discounts; FAM trips and team excursions; laundered uniform and meals on duty
Immediate start available / able to accommodate notice
In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their right to work in the UK – Verification of Documentation will be undertaken as part of FCR recruitment process
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