Sugar Cane Bar, a vibrant and lively cocktail bar in SW11, is looking for a Part-Time (Sous Chef/Cook level) to join our kitchen team.
We’re a fast-paced operation with a strong reputation for quality food and a laid-back, fun atmosphere. If you thrive under pressure and take pride in your craft, this could be the right fit for you.
What We’re Looking For:
We're after someone experienced, reliable, and professional. A self-starter who can work independently, lead others when needed, and maintain high standards from prep to plate with cooking experience and a solid background in afro Caribbean cuisine
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and preparation, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes. As a Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, managing a team of kitchen staff, and ensuring that all food safety standards are met.
Your leadership and culinary expertise will play a vital role in creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests.
Key Responsibilities:
· Prepare bespoke meals and meals to go with a focus on quality, presentation, and consistency
· Support menu design and food innovation that aligns with seasonal ingredients and bar promotions
· Take ownership of inventory control, ensuring timely ordering, minimal wastage, and effective stock rotation
· Enforce health & safety compliance and food hygiene standards in line with UK regulations
· Manage and motivate other team members, assisting in training and maintaining kitchen discipline
· Ensure food preparation and service meet speed and quality targets, even during peak times
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):
· Food Waste Control: Maintain food wastage under 5% weekly through efficient prep and rotation
· Stock Accuracy: Achieve 98%+ stock accuracy in weekly inventory checks
· Dish Consistency: 95%+ customer satisfaction on food quality (based on feedback and service reviews)
· Order Turnaround Time: Average food prep/service time under 12 minutes during peak hours
· Health & Safety Compliance: Zero major hygiene violations; minimum quarterly internal compliance audits
· Team Leadership: Maintain positive kitchen morale; contribute to new staff onboarding and skill development
· Menu Contribution: At least 1 seasonal menu suggestion or update per quarter
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
· Experience in fast-paced kitchens (bar/restaurant background preferred)
· Proven experience in Afro-Caribbean cuisine and ability to adapt dishes quickly
· Strong grasp of food hygiene standards (Level 2 or 3 certification desirable)
· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
· Experience managing small kitchen teams or mentoring junior chefs
· Organised and methodical with good communication skills
· Lives locally or within easy reach of SW11
“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom, we are not able to sponsor visas.”
Benefits:
· Company pension
· Employee discount
Schedule:
· Day shift
· Night shift
· Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Work Location: In person
LAVENDER HILL, Battersea, Wandsworth, London
Cocktail Bar • 1-10 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde febrero, 2025
"Sugar Cane is a Polynesian themed cocktail bar, influenced by the natural beauty and the tropical atmosphere of the islands, their culture and their Aloha spirit.
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