Falbra Ltd - Elba Restaurant in Malta is currently looking to recruit a reliable and experienced Sous Chef to join their team on a full-time basis. The chosen candidate will manage daily kitchen activities by overseeing team performance, food consistency, quality, monitoring stock levels, making requests for orders, and helping with menu planning.



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:



Leading the kitchen team in the absence of the Executive Chef’s absence
Ensuring a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifying all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
Supervising all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards are met
Managing food and product ordering amounts by keeping detailed records
Working with existing systems to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concern
Guiding junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and plating
Training new kitchen employees to restaurant and kitchen standards
Working with the Executive Sous Chef and/or Head Chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff schedules, and training opportunities
Adhere and implement health and safety regulations, along with appropriate sanitization at all times

Requisitos

Team player with strong problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in food preparation and presentation
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to coach and mentor kitchen staff
Familiar with food safety regulations and sanitation standards
Ability to communicate in English (spoken and written)
Proficiency in culinary techniques, food preparation and cooking methods
Menu development
Previous experience working in a professional kitchen, preferably in a Sous Chef or similar role.