Sous Chef Mediterranean Restaurant

An opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join one of Londons Mediterranean Restaurants - NOT hotel.SousChef will serve as an assistant to the Head Chef. Their duties include leading the kitchen staff during the Head Chefs absence, guiding and supervising the junior kitchen staff during food preparation and assisting the Head Chef in menu preparation.Job DescriptionHelped staff adhere to restaurant quality and service requirements through effective management and motivation.Ensuring all kitchen staff are trained to required level ofcompetence in food hygiene, HACCP and allergensDue Diligences-Temperature Records-Cleaning Schedule-Maintaining LIFO and FIFO-Garbage Control-Food Labelling and date/day tagsOversee training and continued development of CDP''s Commis and KP''sEfficiently plan and supervise food preparationCalculated food cost requirements and wages to stay at par with budget.Managing orderings on daily basis and monthly inventoryManage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functionsManage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislationAssist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient mannerEnsure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctlyContribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedbackManage customer relations, when necessary, in the absence of the Head ChefEnsure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotationsReport maintenance, hygiene and hazard issuesEligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment ..... full job details .....