Sous Chef/Chef d Cuisine

Job description

A High-End Restaurant seeks a Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine. Must be a driven and creative sous chef who will work directly under the Head Chef, and will have a large amount of responsibility in the kitchen, including managing all other kitchen staff and ensuring all prepared food meets quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage kitchen staff, including providing necessary direction and training
Assist with the preparation and design of food and drink menus
Make sure that all plates that leave the kitchen meet taste and design standards
Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally, in accordance with our high quality standards
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Schedule employees to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed at all necessary times
• Take control to quickly resolve any issues or problems that arise in the kitchen

Requirements and Qualifications

Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards
Strong communication abilities, with employees, vendors, and customers
Fair and firm management abilities with high influencing skills.
Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team
Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
Creative and innovative.
Hands-on approach to all operational aspects.
Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service
Time management strengths with the ability to multi-task

Education:

Minimum of high school diploma and culinary diploma from a recognized institution or higher.

Experience:

2+ years of experience as a sous chef
Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes
Proven track record of effectively leading and managing others
Familiarity with best practices in the industry

Interested candidates with the requirements stated may e-mail applications consisting of letter and CV only, in a single document, to capacityra@gmail.com. Please indicate the job title in the subject of your e-mail.

Note that only those that follow application instructions will be considered,
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.