Sous Chef
Gistihúsið Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir needs a new team member in the kitchen.
As a Sous Chef you will play a pivotal role in assisting the Executive Chef in the overall operation of the kitchen. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency while adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines. The Sous Chef will supervise kitchen staff, and maintain inventory levels.
Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure adherence to recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in compliance with health and safety regulations. Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies to minimize waste and control costs.
Housing can be a possibility if needed.
For more information on the job, you can contact via e-mail
hulda@gistihusid.is
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Gistihúsið – Lake Hotel Egilsstaðir restaurant is innovative and ambitious. Eldhúsið Restaurant offers Icelandic as well as international cuisine. The service is personal, cooking ingredients are fresh, local, and always of the very best quality for each season.
The restaurant seats up to 120 guests.
Our Eldhúsið – Restaurans kitchen’s mission is ambition and quality. As the hotel itself, its cuisine is rooted in solid tradition, but the ingredients are now introduced with subtle changes and serves its meals with a new perspective which results in memorable culinary experiences.
We value the quality of ingredients. Most of it is Icelandic and grown locally. We are proud of our Icelandic agriculture and want to introduce those nearest to us by applying their products.
- Experience as a Sous Chef or line cook
- Strong culinary skills with a passion for creativity and innovation.
- In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and ingredients.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of food preparation and presentation.
- Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Culinary degree or certification from a recognized culinary institute is preferred.
Culinary experience 5+ years
Culinary certificate