Temporary Sous Chef

Silver Swan is currently looking for an experienced Chef de Partie / Sous Chef who has been formally trained within a busy, high-standard kitchen operation. The main responsibilities that the Chef de Partie / Sous Chef will be expected to fulfil within the role include assisting the head chef in setting up the kitchen, organising storage before VIP client visits, as well as assisting the head chef on a day-to-day basis. The role is for the duration of 23rd of May 2024 – 22nd of August 2024.

If you are looking for a temporary opportunity where you are able to work on a self-employed basis and have experience as a Chef de Partie / Sous Chef, this could be ideal for you.

Please note: Applicants must hold an EU passport prior to applying. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

If you do not hold an EU passport prior to applying, your application will not be considered.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for assisting the head chef throughout the temporary period
• Able to use initiative when required
• Excellent stock management skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and current food regulations
• To run and supervise any kitchen section to the required standards set by the Head Chef
• Ensure all preparation of the designated section is complete and ready for each service
• Help with cleaning, reorganising & setting up all required spaces 
• Organising inventory, as well as disposal, distribution &/or freezing of all food products remaining onsite

Ideal Candidate: 

• Kitchen-trained, chef de partie level with a restaurant background
• Experience working in a kitchen as a chef de partie or sous chef
• Comfortable with heavy lifting, packing, and unpacking of crates and palettes pre-visit and during food deliveries
• Need to be comfortable doing the chef's job of procurement, ordering, and receiving food during the client visit
• Able to listen and take orders
• Open-minded and able to receive training from the head chef
• EU Passport holders only
• Fluent English, as well as knowledge of French required 
• Self-employed candidates only

Package: 

• Location: Paris, France
• Salary: €3000 net per month   
• Accommodation provided in the form of a shared staff apartment
• 3 meals per day provided, when guests are in-house 
• When guests are not in-house, staff will stay in and use their own provided kitchen provided for meals 
• Flights and expenses reimbursed
• Monthly payments

Job Status: LIVE 
Responsible Consultant: Ana López Ríos