- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and cuisines.
- Responsible for food preparation, including chopping, marinating, seasoning, and cooking.
- Supervise kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared correctly.
- Collaborate with the Group/Head chef in creating and developing menu items.
- Suggest changes and improvements to the menu based on customer feedback and food trends.
- Lead and manage kitchen staff effectively. This includes assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring that everyone follows safety and hygiene standards.
- Responsible for managing kitchen operations, such as ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring proper food storage. They should also manage kitchen equipment and make sure it's well-maintained.
- Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet quality and presentation standards set by the Group/Head chef.
- Train and mentor kitchen staff, helping them improve their skills and grow in their careers.
- Comply with all food safety and sanitation regulations and ensure that the kitchen operates in a safe and hygienic manner.
- Effectively manage time to meet service deadlines, ensuring that food is ready for service at the right times.
- Work closely with the front-of-house staff, including servers and hosts, to ensure smooth service and handle customer special requests or complaints.
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with local regulations.
Requirements:
- A culinary degree or formal training from a culinary school preferred
- 2 to 3 years of experience as sous chef or similar position (junior sous chef or senior CDP) in a professional kitchen
- Proficiency in cooking techniques, knife skills, and a deep understanding of various cuisines.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.
- Meticulous attention to detail is essential for maintaining food quality and presentation.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and adapt to changing circumstances is crucial.
