Sous Chef

5w1 month ago

Fuga

Paris, FR · Full-time · €40,000 – €48,000

About this role

Riviera Fuga is a floating restaurant on the Seine near Pont Alexandre III, offering a unique blend of Italian specialties with a Japanese twist. Orchestrated by Executive Chef Fanny Herpin, the kitchen emphasizes rigor and precision.

The Sous Chef will manage a brigade of approximately twenty people in an open kitchen with a stunning view of the Seine. The restaurant serves 150 covers, open seven days a week.

The team values pedagogy and sharing knowledge, with several apprentices to train. The work environment is exceptionally pleasant, with breaks by the water and two consecutive days off per week.

Possibility of rapid evolution within the Fuga Family. The group provides training for those unfamiliar with Italian and Japanese cuisine, offering an opportunity to discover new techniques and products.

Requirements

Must not get seasick (the restaurant is on water)
Proven ability to manage a brigade of approximately twenty people
Strong leadership skills and experience as a leader in the kitchen
Pedagogy and passion for sharing knowledge with apprentices
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to rigor
Ability to be proactive and make proposals for improvement
Comfortable with high-volume service (150 covers, 7 days a week) and open kitchen format

Responsibilities

Manage a brigade of approximately twenty people
Lead by example and act as a leader in the kitchen
Train and mentor apprentices, sharing knowledge and techniques
Ensure meticulous attention to detail and rigor in every dish
Be a source of proposals, contributing to the menu and kitchen innovation
Oversee the open kitchen pass, coordinating service with a view on the Seine
Maintain high standards of quality and precision in line with the Executive Chef's vision

Benefits

Open kitchen with the 'probably most beautiful pass in Paris' overlooking the Seine
Separate changing rooms for men and women
Exceptionally pleasant work environment with breaks by the water
Two consecutive days off per week
Tips shared between front and back of house
Possibility of rapid evolution within the Fuga Family
Sustainable mobility package and 50% coverage of Navigo pass and health insurance