Junior Sous Chef/Sous Chef

Romantica Italian Restaurant is looking for an experienced and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our established kitchen team in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, takes pride in maintaining high standards and is comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie looking to progress, or an existing Junior Sous Chef looking for a new position within an established Italian restaurant.

The Role

Working closely with our Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will help with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and play an important role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our food.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to a consistently high standard
• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef during preparation and service
• Running and taking responsibility for your section
• Helping organise and supervise the kitchen team during busy services
• Ensuring all mise en place is completed and sections are fully prepared
• Maintaining consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control
• Supporting and training junior members of the kitchen team
• Following all food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures
• Ensuring food is correctly stored, labelled and rotated
• Assisting with stock control and reducing unnecessary food waste
• Maintaining a clean, organised and professional kitchen
• Helping with opening and closing kitchen procedures
• Taking additional responsibility when senior chefs are unavailable

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef
• Experience working in a busy, fresh-food restaurant
• Strong cooking and preparation skills
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen procedures
• The ability to remain organised and focused during busy services
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A professional and positive attitude
• Reliability and good timekeeping
• The ability to support and motivate junior members of the kitchen team
• A genuine passion for producing quality food

Experience in an Italian or Mediterranean restaurant would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Full-time position
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Staff meals while on duty
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the kitchen
• Established independent Italian restaurant
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

If you are an ambitious chef who enjoys working with fresh ingredients and would like to take the next step in your kitchen career, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Pay: £36,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person