Job Description

Junior Sous Chef, Kyloe, Edinburgh

15.25ph Plus Tips & Tronc on top. Full Time, Permanent

Junior Sous Chef Duties

Assisting with Menu Preparation - Work closely with the Head Chef to develop, plan, and implement new dishes, ensuring they align with the restaurant's concept and meet quality standards.

Overseeing Kitchen Operations - Manage kitchen staff during shifts, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently, and the kitchen runs smoothly, particularly during busy service periods.

Staff Training & Mentoring - Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, providing guidance on cooking techniques, safety standards, and operational procedures to enhance team performance.

Maintaining Kitchen Hygiene & Safety - Ensure that the kitchen adheres to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, conducting regular checks and maintaining a clean and organised environment.

Inventory & Stock Control - Assist with inventory management, including ordering, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring the proper storage of ingredients to minimise waste and ensure consistent food quality.

Required Skills

Advanced Culinary Skills - Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and culinary skills, with the ability to prepare and cook high-quality meals consistently.

Leadership & Team Management - Ability to manage and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring efficient operations, maintaining morale, and fostering a positive team environment.

Time Management & Multi-tasking - Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple kitchen tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of dishes during busy periods.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making - Ability to address kitchen challenges quickly and effectively, making decisions that ensure food quality, kitchen efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

Attention to Detail - A keen eye for detail in food preparation, presentation, and portion control, ensuring dishes are consistently prepared to the highest standard.

Benefits

On top of pay - also included is our wider benefits such as:

Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group Venues Employee Assistant Programme Extra annual leave days gathered through service
Plus so much more!

We look after our team and provide access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Signature Group believes in promoting a healthy work / life balance.

Applying for Signature

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, apply today by sending in your CV.

Kyloe is part of Signature Group.?We have 21 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin' Fox and more.

*Signature Group operates with a privacy policy. Your information will never be shared with any third parties and will only be used for the purpose it is intended.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 15.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 45 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh EH1 2AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person