Sous Chef- Portugese/ Russian Cuisine

Sous Chef-Portugese/ Russian

At Food World Supermarket, our multi-cuisine concept brings the world’s best tastes together under one roof. Quality ingredients, expert chefs, and diverse menus combine to create a vibrant and welcoming food destination. Our mission is to be a trusted choice for our community by delivering a true taste of home through multi-ethnic international delights.

Food World Supermarket is seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef specializing in European cuisine with expertise in Portuguese and Russian dishes.

The ideal candidate will support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume retail food environment, ensuring authentic flavors, consistent quality, and efficient back-of-house operations. This role is perfect for a chef experienced in preparing both savory and traditional dishes from Portuguese and Russian culinary traditions, while also contributing to broader European menus.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development & Promotions

• Develop and update Portuguese and Russian menu offerings, including traditional and contemporary dishes.

• Design promotional packages, combo meals, seasonal specials, and holiday menus.

• Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines for consistency and cost control.

• Analyze customer preferences and recommend new items to increase sales and engagement

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare authentic Portuguese dishes such as bacalhau, peri-peri chicken, caldeirada, and pastries like pastéis de nata.

• Prepare Russian dishes including borscht, pelmeni, pirozhki, beef stroganoff, and blini.

• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation.

• Prepare sauces, marinades, doughs, and condiments from scratch.

• Oversee mise en place and batch cooking for ready-to-eat and grab-and-go counters.

• Ensure freshness, quality, and proper display of all food items.

Kitchen Operations

• Assist the Head Chef in supervising back-of-house operations.

• Monitor inventory levels, control stock rotation, and ensure ingredient freshness.

• Maintain food cost control and minimize waste.

• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients.

• Uphold cleanliness and compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff in Portuguese and Russian culinary techniques.

• Coordinate workflow during peak hours.

• Support scheduling, delegation, and performance management.

• Foster a collaborative, productive, and positive kitchen environment.

Quality & Customer Experience

• Ensure food counters are attractive, well-stocked, and visually appealing.

• Maintain high standards of taste, consistency, and presentation.

• Support the supermarket’s brand by delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Cook in European cuisine, preferably with Portuguese and Russian expertise.

• Strong knowledge of authentic Portuguese and Russian ingredients, techniques, and traditional dishes.

• Experience in high-volume or retail food production preferred.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Culinary diploma/certification is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in Portuguese and Russian flavor profiles and cooking methods

• Leadership and team coordination

• Time management and multitasking

• Quality control and consistency

• Cost-consciousness

  Why Join Food World Supermarket?

• One of the largest grocery retail operations (176,000 sq. ft.)

• Career advancement within a dynamic retail organization

• Make a real impact in delivering quality food and service to the community

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