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About the Role
Assist the Sous Chef in the Italian kitchen department, leading and motivating the team to drive company strategy and ensure high standards of quality and hygiene.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the Italian kitchen and staff to ensure standards are maintained
- Cook to spec and work within company targets
- Lead the team to deliver top quality standards on every shift
- Support with the training and development of the team
- Support with stock control and ordering
- Train new employees on Company Standards and Regulations
- Monitor performance of the CDP’s and helpers
- Ensure all food products are prepared to Company Standards
- Oversee the kitchen and veg prep operations
- Lead teams and distribute job tasks
- Keep the kitchen fully equipped with all tools and inventory
- Ensure the quality of food is consistently high and hygiene standards are exceeded
- Organize, recruit, train new staff, and motivate staff in the pastry area
- Assist staff with food prep, recipes, and procedures
- Assist on menu presentations
Requirements
- Strong Chef de Partie or Previous Junior Sous Chef experience
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Strong leadership skills to motivate a brigade of chefs
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Fluent in English, oral & written, with excellent communication skills
- Role model ability, leading a large team, ready to roll up sleeves and do what is needed to give customers the best service with a problem-solving mentality
- Confidence in taking the lead as at times you will be required to manage the department
- Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service
- Well-presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
- Ability to be a positive change champion, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies for optimal results
- Exceptional attention to detail and data-driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track solutions
- Build strong relationships with the team, mentoring and motivating, creating team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best
- Clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, using a variety of methods to keep the team well informed
- Flexible in thinking, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything is right for customers and the DO & CO family
- Great understanding and working knowledge of Operations and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach
- Culinary education, previous experience in a similar role, or in a fast-paced, high-end, fresh food environment
- Good knowledge of international recipes and cooking techniques
- Strong numerical reasoning ability
Skills
- Culinary skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Mentoring
- Numerical reasoning
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Chef de Partie
- Junior Sous Chef
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Culinary education
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- On-Site Free Meals
- In-house training opportunities
- Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
About the Company
- Our production unit offers top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated.
- We are dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience attractive to discerning passengers.
- We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options.
- A business where you can have a real impact, not afraid of new ideas!
- The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.
Equal Opportunity
- DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.