Junior Sous Chef

Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join one of our London restaurants! You will need to be experienced in working as a Junior Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Junior Sous Chef will have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec, and have a genuine passion for cooking.Key Responsibilities o0f the Junior Sous Chef • To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.• To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.• To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage• To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by the Head Chef & Senior Sous Chef.• To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.• To assist the Head Chef with specials planning, costing, daily GP% financial sheets, payroll and all operations of the kitchen.• Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling stock and portion control.Requirements for Gaucho Junior Sous Chef • Have worked as a Junior Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment• Will have a passion for fresh produce• Be able to effectively run a kitchen• Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.Training and benefits• 50% off your bill at all Gaucho and M Restaurants• Industry Apprenticeship opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discounts platform • Ongoing training with the Executive Chef and Group Head Griller• Career development and progression