Sous Chef

About Calo Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food athrough technology. Role overview To function as the Sous Chef for the CALO Kitchen, to work along with the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring ordering, and stocking. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction. Main Responsibilities Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards Fill in for the head chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation Manage and train kitchen staff, establish a working schedule, and assess staff’s performance Must be able to clearly communicate tasks to team members Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers Produce high-quality plates, both design and taste-wise Ideal Candidate Qualifications Must have had previous experience as a CDP or Sous Chef Must have 8 years of experience with 1-2 years of experience as a sous chef within the hospitality and catering industry Must be currently present in London, UK Must be a proficient communicator in English Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus Knowledge and competency Has had team-leading experiences and would be able to lead multiple sections of the kitchen Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress Outstanding communication and leadership skills Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes Well-versed with kitchen-related software and working knowledge of MS Office Personality Strong communicator Pleasant personality and able to lead with empathy