GAUCHO
Sous Chef
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GAUCHO are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our GAUCHO Edinburgh restaurant! You will need to be experienced in working as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen and be extremely passionate about food. Our 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.
Training and benefits
- 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs
- Referral and Length of service bonuses
- Incentive and reward schemes
- Industry Apprenticeship program opportunities and cycle to work scheme
- Career development and training programmes
- Training provided by the GAUCHO Academy
- 28 paid annual holidays + options to purchase additional days
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Key Responsibilities of the GAUCHO 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 & Sous Chef.
- To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
- Assist Head Chef with staff recruitment and inspirational training, team development and appraisals.
- Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling GP, stock and portion control.
- Ensure daily staff food is varied, nutritious and well received.
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Requirements for GAUCHO Sous Chef
- Have worked as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
- Will have a passion for fresh produce.
- Be able to work alongside the Head Chef to effectively run a successful kitchen.
- Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.
- Collaborate with FOH management teams to hit restaurant KPIs.
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