Sous Chef – New Mexican QSR in Soho
What's in It for You?
- £42,000 + Bonus + Service charge.
- Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
- An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
- 4 x Salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
- Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
- Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
- Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
- Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.
What We Need:
As a Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role maintaining high standards in the kitchen. Your leadership and culinary expertise will contribute significantly to the success of the establishment. We have an exciting menu that is sure to leave people wanting more, but we need YOU to deliver it!
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the General Manager to create and execute innovative and appealing menus.
- Oversee food preparation and ensure all dishes meet quality standards and are served on time.
- Manage and train kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to foster a cohesive team environment.
- Assist in inventory management, including ordering and maintaining stock levels.
- Supervise and maintain food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen.
- Monitor kitchen equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition; report any maintenance needs to the General Manager
- Support the developing and maintaining standard recipes and portion control to ensure consistency.
- Assist in special events, tastings, and promotions, as needed.
- Foster a positive and productive working environment, promoting teamwork and open communication..
Skills and Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in a busy kitchen (ideally in a QSR)
- Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff effectively.
- Creativity and passion for food, demonstrated through the ability to create unique and visually appealing dishes.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
About Nightcap:
Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!
If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.