Plough Way Cafe is an independent restaurant located in Surreys Quays Area in London SE16.

We are an authentic Italian Restaurant serving 100% homemade food (Pasta, Pizza, Bread. All made in house).

About The Role

We are now Recruiting for a strong Sous Chef, to take a leading role in the kitchen of our Restaurant / Cafe reporting to our Head Chef.

The key requirements for the successful Sous Chef candidate:

-Driven and ambitious to deliver great results.
-Well versed in Italian cuisine
-Passionate about great pasta, meat and fish dishes.
-Able to manage a team of 8 chefs. On busy day we got 5 chef working in a shift.
-Able to ensure that traditional English breakfasts (which our customers love) are superb quality.
-Able to work in all positions of the kitchen - pasta, pizza, and main course.
-Not worried about getting your hands dirty (the position is a full hands-on job role)
-Able to follow - and make the team follow strictly - the recipes created.
-Help the Head Chef to create an exciting weekly set lunch menu with seasonal ingredients.
-Help the Head Chef to change a few dishes in the a la Carte menu every month following the season.

Skills / experience

The Sous Chef candidate should:

-Have experience of working in an Italian Restaurant.
-Be a strong kitchen manager with culinary flair.
-Well versed in UK food hygiene standards.
-Be disciplined with stock and labour control - experience with FnB Manager is a big plus.
-Good at English and ideally with a good Italian understanding (as the brigade will include Italian members)
-This is an opportunity as a skilled Sous Chef to put your mark on a menu.

Salary / Benefits

We will pay a competitive salary of 32000up to £35000 for the right person, (which includes service charge) plus bonus.
Additional benefits are high quality daily meals, unlimited coffee and a free uniform.
To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the "Apply" button indicating why you are right for this role.

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