Chef / Team Leader
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £32000 – £34000/annum Pension, Employee discounts
An ambitious and skilled Chef / Team Leader is needed to join our team at El Perro Negro, an award-winning burger joint based in Edinburgh on a full-time basis. We have grown from a pop-up outfit to a multi-site operator.
We are a growing brand – we've twice won the top spot at the UK Burger Awards and last year we picked up the Bloggers choice for Best Burger!
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and progress your career with our popular restaurant!
Key Responsibilities:
* Consistently preparing and cooking fresh quality food to our high standards
* Demonstrating excellent working knowledge of fresh food and cooking techniques
* Creating a great customer experience
* Storing food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators)
* Must have a full understanding of Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and Food Allergen Procedures
* Lead and mentor the kitchen staff in mastering the specific techniques and standards required to produce our signature burgers
Required Skills and Experience:
* Mastery of various cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge, and recipe development to ensure the creation of high-quality dishes
* Ability to lead, train, and manage kitchen staff, ensuring efficient operations and maintaining a motivated team. Experience of managing staff is essential.
* Efficiently juggling multiple tasks, especially during peak times, to ensure dishes are prepared and served in a timely manner
* Adherence to food safety standards, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitation practices, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and diners
* Monitoring inventory, reducing waste, and managing kitchen finances to ensure profitability and cost-effective operations
* Effective communication skills for coordinating with front-of-house staff, discussing menu items with customers, and providing clear instructions to the kitchen team
* Ability to address and resolve unexpected challenges, equipment malfunctions, or conflicts within the team efficiently
* You will be expected to acquire a level 3 certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene
Benefits:
* There are some discounted benefits to employees, such as 40% off food purchases at all concessions
* 25% off membership at Nuffield Health gym, which is next to St James Quarter (only applies to Edinburgh location)
* Other stores offer various discounts throughout the St James Quarter (only applies to Edinburgh location)
* NEST pension scheme is also available to those who wish to be part of it through auto-enrolment
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Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Grill Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Culinary Supervisor, Head Cook, Lead Chef, Culinary Team Lead, Food Production Manager, and Kitchen Team Supervisor, may also be considered for this role
More Information
- Address EH1, York Place, City of Edinburgh
