Sous Chef - Twickenham

To assist the Head Chef in the organisation and management of the kitchen and kitchen brigade and deputises in the absence of the Head Chef. Responsible for the provision of quality seasonal food in a contemporary style in line with the CH&CO brand whilst maintaining all standards of quality, food hygiene and health and safety. Contributes to the achievement of all budgetary targets and provides high standards of customer service. To work on a shift basis as required by the business.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• To produce food which is seasonal, of known provenance, locally sourced in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers.


• To deputise in the Head Chef's absence.


• To assist the Head Chef in developing and planning menus that are in line with client and customer expectations at the relevant CH&CO site.


• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style.


Kitchen Finance

• Plan menus and prepare food in order to minimise wastage.


• Control costs through efficient purchasing and use of existing stock whilst ensuring that CH&CO standards and style is maintained.


• Work with the Head Chef to deliver all budgetary targets on site through a thorough understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up and calculation of menu costs through recipes.


• Responsible for undertaking weekly and monthly stock takes.


Managing / Developing a Team

• Overall responsibility in Head Chef's absence for managing the kitchen team ensuring that they are all are aware of CH&CO standards and carry out their jobs in line with those standards.


Health & Safety

• To understand and comply with CH&CO and statutory health, hygiene and safety, quality standards including COSHH and HACCP and to ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance these standards by all members of the kitchen team.
  
  We help our clients maximise the potential of food in the workplace.


Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel.

It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments.

We believe that at the start of every great food and drink experience is a thoroughly mapped and well-designed customer journey. The mapping process starts with the big stuff, who will be using the space, why and when will they be using it and what do we want them to feel about it.

We have a range of vacancies to suit all skill levels, so if you are passionate about coffee, food and people we want to hear from you!

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities


• Life assurance scheme


• Pension scheme


• Holiday allowance


• Private medical eligibility


• Eye care


• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance


• Family friendly support


• Regular social events and communication with our leaders


• A holiday purchase scheme


• Volunteering days


• Professional subscriptions


• Recognition schemes and people awards


• Long service awards


• Access to some great high street discount vouchers


• Cycle to work scheme