Senior / Sous Chef

Senior / Sous Chef Required

For busy Hornchurch / Upminster Restaurants

An amazing and exciting opportunity has arisen, my client is looking for a Senior / Sous Chef for their busy family run business, serving traditional and modern food using the finest ingredients, customers return time after time. Serving freshly made food, and a warm, friendly service they create a great atmosphere where the focus is on giving our customers a dining experience to remember.

You will be required to:-

• Do direct food preparation and collaborate with the Head Chef.
• Help with the design of food and drink menu.
• Produce high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Oversee and supervise kitchen staff in absence of Head Chef
• Assist with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensure that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keep stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance.
• Prepares food properly.
• Schedules staff shifts.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.

We are looking for someone:-

• Who solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.
• Decision making
• Handles pressure
• Passionate about food and customer service
• Experience as a Sous Chef essential

In return you will receive :-

A competitive salary GBP35-GBP45k DOE

Based on a 40-45hrs per week (with the main days being Thursday - Sunday)

They have a 2 bed flat above the restaurant that's available to rent