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Sous Chef

Chef & Cook

17 April 2024•214 views

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Full job description
South-East London sandwich vendors MONDO SANDO are looking for a senior chef to join & lead their young, hot and expanding business - leading the team at their flagship residency at the Grove House Tavern SE5.
Mondo Sando is a grassroots food business borne of a lockdown side hustle - we’ve grown from a 1 man operation to the now 3 year residency we have our home in, with a team of 8. Current head chefs / owners Viggo & Jack are stepping into directorial roles as we open another site. We’re looking for someone to lead & develop the existing team at this busy kitchen; a confident, hands-on, hard worker that can lead from the front and maintain passion for the food being served.
This role would suit an experienced & hungry chef (with min. 1 year at least at Sous Chef level) who wants to take the next step in leading a team, while also being happy working closely with & taking instruction from the directors
Our offer to candidates:
Salary from £32K - £37K depending on experience
Work with directors to write menus, devise weekly specials, and plan events like supper clubs, collaborative popups, and food culture events such as Meatopia.
Access to local suppliers and farms for produce + trips to produce markets
28 days holiday per year
Average working hours of 45hrs per week with dedicated admin time
50% food discount at our sites
Favourable hours - earliest 9am starts, latest 10pm finishes
1 weekend day off, each week
Profit share bonus structure after 1 year
Responsibilities:

Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Supervise and train kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and procedures
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
Collaborate with the directors to develop menus and create new dishes
Maintain a clean, organized & safe kitchen environment
Implement cost control measures to optimize kitchen efficiency

Experience:

minimum 1 year kitchen experience at Sous Chef level
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices - ideally level 3 Food Hygiene qualified
Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Experience:
Senior Chef: 1 year (required)