Sous Chef (Sponsorship available)

The Lasan Group operates a number of successful restaurants known for quality food and creating a great guest experience, including Lasan, Fiesta Del Asado and Raja Monkey. Famously winning Gordon Ramsey’s F-Word for Best UK Local Restaurant, our continued success is only possible thanks to our great people, who we are proud to call part of the family.

We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to join us at Sonrisa in Leicester; one of our newest restaurants within the Lasan Group family - stirring up the soul of Latin America. A stunning Argentinean experience in the heart of the city serving up delicious Argentine delectables and high-spirited fun!

Are you an ambitious Sous Chef with grill experience, who excels in a high volume fresh food environment? If so, we're waiting to hear from you.

We offer great pay and benefits, with a starting package of £36,000 PA (starting salary of £28,000 with a guaranteed tronc bonus of minimum £8,000 PA).

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef to deliver outstanding fresh food, creating a great guest experience;
• Achieve excellence in food hygiene, Health and Safety;
• Control ordering of ingredients and equipment;
• Proactively overcome all problems relating to food quality;
• Support in recruitment and training;
• Create an environment that promotes learning and respect;
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards;
• Foster a great working relationship with Front of House;

Our new Sous Chef will have:

• Proven experience as Sous Chef;
• Ability to delegate tasks and monitor progress;
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills;
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leicester LE1 5DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• fresh food cooking: 3 years (preferred)
• Grill: 2 years (preferred)
• Senior Chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SousSonrisa