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Gina, Chingford
Gina is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.
We are an independent neighbourhood restaurant in Chingford, founded by husband-and-wife chefs Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano. We cook generous, seasonal food using excellent produce and care deeply about consistency, hospitality and creating a positive place to work.
This is a key leadership role within the kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help lead the team through preparation and service, maintain standards across every section and support the development of the chefs around you.
You will be confident running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and able to create a calm, organised and professional working environment, even during busy services.
The Role
You Will
- Lead the kitchen team during preparation and service.
- Run the kitchen confidently in the Head Chef’s absence.
- Support and manage the pass, ensuring dishes leave the kitchen accurately and consistently.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, seasoning, presentation and portion control.
- Train, coach and support Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs.
- Help create a positive, respectful and ambitious kitchen culture.
- Support ordering, stock control, deliveries and supplier management.
- Minimise waste and contribute towards food cost and GP targets.
- Assist with rotas, staffing and the efficient management of labour.
- Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety.
- Support menu development, dish testing and the implementation of new dishes.
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About You
You will have previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef, or be an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
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You Should Be
- Calm, organised and confident under pressure.
- A clear and respectful communicator.
- Passionate About Food, Hospitality And Developing Others.
- Comfortable taking responsibility and holding standards.
- Positive, practical and solutions-focused.
- Experienced in a busy, quality-led kitchen.
- Knowledgeable about food safety and HACCP.
We are looking for someone who takes genuine ownership of their role, leads by example and wants to play an important part in the continued growth of an independent restaurant.
In return, you will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced chef-led team, take on meaningful responsibility and help shape the culture and day-to-day running of Gina’s kitchen.
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