Sous Chef

Company: Gaucho

Location:
London
WC2E 8BH
United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-07-04 14:05:21

Salary: £44900.0 PER_YEAR

Job Type: Full-Time

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Gaucho are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join one of our London restaurants! You will need to be experienced in working as a Sous Chef in a fresh food kitchen, and be extremely passionate about food. Our Sous Chef will have experience managing a team, running the kitchen and working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to deliver high quality dishes following a spec, and have a genuine passion for cooking.

Training and benefits

  • 50% off your food bill at all Gaucho restaurants.
  • Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee discount platform.   
  • Career development and progression. 

Key Responsibilities of the Sous Chef

  • To possess strong operational and leadership skills with regard to both knowledge and operation.
  • To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties are carried out as instructed by senior chefs.
  • To help and maintain a maximum yield in the kitchen in relation to the gross profit and wastage
  • To undertake dealings with suppliers and commercial partners of the business with regard to kitchen operations set and agreed by the Head Chef & Sous Chef.
  • To check all inbound food deliveries to ensure consistency and quality of all items delivered for the kitchen operation.
  • To assist the Head Chef with specials planning, costing, daily GP% financial sheets, payroll and all operations of the kitchen.
  • Ensure all health and safety practices are followed, and participate in controlling stock and portion control.

Requirements for Gaucho Sous Chef

  • Have worked as a Sous Chef in a high-pressure kitchen environment
  • Will have a passion for fresh produce
  • Be able to effectively run a kitchen
  • Be organised and able to communicate effectively with a team.

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