Savory Sous Chef

7 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Sofra Cambridge Full time

About Sofra Cambridge

Sofra Cambridge is a vibrant and dynamic restaurant that embodies the spirit of Middle Eastern hospitality. Our team is passionate about creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests, and we're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.

Job Summary

The Sous Chef will support the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in leading the savory department, ensuring that our kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced chef to take on a leadership role and contribute to the success of our restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage kitchen operations and supervise staff to ensure high-quality food production and exceptional customer service.
  • Assist in managing all savory food and service production, focusing on quality, consistency, taste, accuracy, seasonality, ingredients, rotation, storage, appearance, timeliness, and efficiency.
  • Open and close the kitchen as needed, ensuring that all tasks are completed to the highest standard.
  • Expedite and work the line as needed, maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
  • Collaborate with FOH managers to manage savory food packing, including packing staff and ensuring that all food is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
  • Ensure adherence to Sofra's standards in every aspect of food production and beyond, while working to achieve operational excellence.
  • Manage all product ordering for the kitchen, liaising with other departmental ordering needs.
  • Assist with managing savory food waste, ensuring that all waste is minimized and disposed of properly.
  • Establish, maintain, and develop vendor relationships, ensuring that all suppliers meet Sofra's high standards.
  • Prioritize safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in all facets of production and operation, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
  • Assist with maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment, ensuring that all equipment is in good working order.
  • Work with management team members to ensure the success of cooking classes, special events, and projects, working events as directed.

Menu Development

  • With direction from the Chef de Cuisine, create menu specials that showcase Sofra's commitment to using high-quality, seasonal ingredients.

HR and Training

  • Assist with training and onboarding of all kitchen staff, ensuring that all new staff members are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the kitchen.
  • Develop training materials and strategies, ensuring that all staff remain current, relevant, and effective in their roles.
  • Monitor, assess, and manage kitchen staff performance, including disciplinary actions as needed.

Finance

  • Assist with managing inventory and completing monthly inventory reports, ensuring that all stock is accurately recorded and accounted for.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet the company's financial objectives, ensuring that all kitchen operations are run efficiently and effectively.

Leadership and Communication

  • Assist with kitchen communication, maintaining strong communication between departments to ensure that all staff are informed and aligned with the restaurant's goals and objectives.
  • Meet with Sofra Managers as needed for consultation, coordination, and brainstorming, ensuring that all staff are aware of the restaurant's vision and values.
  • Provide leadership, model appropriate behavior in the workplace, enforce company policies and procedures, and uphold quality standards, maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
  • Maintain company culture, championing the vision, values, and upholding staff morale, ensuring that all staff are engaged and motivated.

Other

  • Complete other duties as assigned, ensuring that all tasks are completed to the highest standard.

This is an exempt, full-time position, and the successful candidate will be expected to accomplish the responsibilities outlined in this job description in the daily number of hours required to do so.

Qualified Candidates

  • Have at least 3 years working in a professional kitchen.
  • Be able to work full-time (roughly 45 hours/week).
  • Be available weekends and holidays.
  • Work in a clean and organized fashion.
  • Follow clearly documented food safety procedures.
  • Work as a team and take direction from multiple managers.
  • Be able to read and follow written recipes, deal successfully with multitasking, and be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Exhibit a desire to learn and be challenged creatively.
  • Have a strong attention to detail and a positive attitude.
  • Have excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Have a desire for long-term employment.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary, based on experience – estimated at $68,000/year.
  • Free meal per shift.
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Educational and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee discounts at our sister businesses—Oleana, Sarma, and Siena Farms.
  • Partially subsidized health insurance, and group rates on dental and vision insurances.

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