Sous Chef

Description:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sous Chef with fine dining experience to support our culinary team and ensure the smooth operation of our high-end kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a background in fine dining environments, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Menu Development: Assist the Head Chef in creating innovative, seasonal menus that reflect fine dining standards.
• Staff Leadership: Oversee and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring each dish is prepared with precision and presented to the highest quality.
• Operational Excellence: Manage inventory, monitor supplies, and maintain strict cost controls while upholding fine dining presentation and service standards.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with rigorous food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols.
• Creative Innovation: Collaborate closely with the culinary team to develop seasonal specials and refine plating techniques that align with fine dining aesthetics.
• Event Support: Assist in managing special events and high-volume service periods with attention to detail and excellence.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a fine dining environment.
• Training: Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience in high-end kitchens.
• Leadership & Organization: Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of advanced kitchen operations, modern cooking techniques, and fine dining presentation standards.
• Performance Under Pressure: Ability to perform exceptionally well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Creativity: A creative and proactive approach to culinary innovation and excellence.

Requirements:

• Collaborative Menu Development: Assist the Head Chef in creating innovative, seasonal menus that reflect fine dining standards.
• Staff Leadership: Oversee and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring each dish is prepared with precision and presented to the highest quality.
• Operational Excellence: Manage inventory, monitor supplies, and maintain strict cost controls while upholding fine dining presentation and service standards.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with rigorous food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols.
• Creative Innovation: Collaborate closely with the culinary team to develop seasonal specials and refine plating techniques that align with fine dining aesthetics.
• Event Support: Assist in managing special events and high-volume service periods with attention to detail and excellence.

• Experience: Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a fine dining environment.
• Training: Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience in high-end kitchens.
• Leadership & Organization: Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of advanced kitchen operations, modern cooking techniques, and fine dining presentation standards.
• Performance Under Pressure: Ability to perform exceptionally well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Creativity: A creative and proactive approach to culinary innovation and excellence.