Sous Chef (EU work eligible)
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteRiga, Riga, Latvia
Job Summary
Direct food preparation in collaboration with the Head Chef, ensuring dishes are cooked and served according to the restaurant's menu and high-quality standards. Oversee kitchen and stewarding staff, including scheduling and training, while maintaining comprehensive product knowledge of ingredients, equipment, and suppliers. Assist with menu planning, inventory management, and organizing special events and food promotions. Monitor kitchen equipment, ensure sanitation and food safety compliance, and offer creative suggestions to improve kitchen performance. Maintain immaculate presentation and attend all briefings and training sessions.
Required Qualifications
- EU work eligibility (EU passport or an existing Latvian work visa)
- Possesses minimum 3 years' experience in a culinary role
- Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
- Outstanding commitment to hygiene and HACCP
- Self-starting, responsible, committed way of working with a high sense of ownership
- Open and engaging personality with an excellent eye for detail
- Team-oriented working style
- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth and changing environment
- Entrepreneurial, straightforward, team player, works well under pressure, people oriented
- Ability to operate PC and office systems
- Good knowledge of English
Desired Qualifications
- knowledge of Latvian is beneficial
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