Are you a passionate culinary professional with a refined palate for French cuisine and a knack for exceptional leadership Do you thrive in a fastpaced environment that blends la carte excellence with bespoke event experiences If youre looking to take the next step in your career towards becoming an Executive Chef we want to hear from you!
The Role:
As our Executive Sous Chef youll be the right hand to our Executive Chef in leading a brigade of over 50 chefs with 5 direct reports playing a vital role in leading the kitchen team and ensuring every dish exceeds expectations. You will manage daytoday kitchen operations for both our la carte offerings and highprofile events and focus on coaching and mentoring our up and coming chefs. This role is ideal for a skilled chef who is ready to develop into an Executive Chef position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Culinary Excellence: Lead the preparation and presentation of fine dining dishes with a focus on traditional and modern French cuisine.
- Leadership & Team Management: Train mentor and inspire a diverse kitchen team fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create innovative la carte and event menus that align with our brand and seasonal offerings.
- Operational Management: Oversee inventory ordering and kitchen organization to maintain efficiency and minimize waste.
- Event Planning: Partner with the events team to deliver tailored culinary experiences for corporate gatherings social and special occasions.
- Health & Safety: Ensure all culinary operations comply with health and safety regulations possess in depth knowledge of HACCP and maintain a clean organized kitchen.
Qualifications :
- Extensive experience in fine dining establishments with a strong background in French cuisine.
- Proven expertise in both la carte service and event kitchen operations.
- Ability to handle a large scale operation.
- Exceptional people management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- A creative mindset paired with meticulous attention to detail.
- A proactive handson approach with the ambition to grow into an Executive Chef role.
- Formal culinary training and certifications in French cuisine (preferred).
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime