Ixchel in 33H King's Road - Hiring Now

Sous Chef

27 days ago

£39000–£45000 yearly

Full-time

London

The Opportunity: ● Role: Senior Sous Chef ● Type of Role: Full Time ● Reporting To: Head Chef ● Location: 33 Kings Road, Chelsea, London ● Package: Competitive Salary & Benefits ● Ixchel: New, 139 cover Mexican restaurant concept Who We Are Looking For: The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in running our kitchen operations and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation as well as assisting in developing and managing the team. As our Senior Sous, you will be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen operation in the absence of the Head Chef. You will love to inspire and enthuse your team and be a key player in the dish and menu development. We are not only searching for a Senior Sous Chef but also a role model and mentor who the team can look up to and develop alongside. If you're passionate about Mexican cuisine and have a track record of delivering exceptional dishes, we'd love to hear from you. What We Need To Know You Can Do: ● Assist the Head Chef in developing new menu items and special dishes ● Run kitchen operations during the Head Chef's absence ● Prepare and execute all dishes on the menu to high standards of quality and presentation ● Supervise and train junior chefs and kitchen staff ● Manage food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards in the kitchen ● Ensure that food costs are in line with budget and suppliers are delivering in line with contracts and quality ● Accountable for shift and daily temperature records (HACCP) and food labelling adherence ● Excellent product knowledge and service skills to always achieve highest qualities during service ● Experience in stock control ● Ensure equipment is used and maintained in line with completed risk assessment and cleaning rotas are adhered to and recorded ● Support in shift planning, updating relevant systems, recruitment, training & development ● Understanding reports regarding cost control and expenditure ● Maintaining food costs, wastage, and labour control What You Must Have: ● Minimum 1 year experience in similar role within high-end restaurant or similar environment, preferably Mexican cuisine but not essential ● Confidence in assisting the Head Chef in developing new menu items and specials ● Comfortable working within a demanding and busy environment ● Good working knowledge of general computer/hospitality systems ● Hardworking, self-motivated, and dedicated to our vision and company ethos, true ambassador of the brand ● Proven experience as a Sous/Senior Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant or similar environment ● Passion for Mexican cuisine and an understanding of its unique flavour, profiles and ingredients ● Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques ● Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment ● Excellent communication and organisational skills ● Good command of the English language ● Passport/Visa (Proof of Ability to work in the UK) If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

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