Chefs - Sous Chef

Jnr Sous - Award Winning Fine Dining Menus - 5 Straight Shifts - Paid Overtime - Progression - SW London - £25,000 pa

Company Profile

This Elegant 2AA Rosette Fine Dining Restaurant situated on the River Thames is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Junior Sous Chef to join their professional team.

Located within a Stunning Grade II listed Building and currently aiming for a 3rd Rosette, Seasonal British Menus include Brunch served from 10.00am - 11.30am, A La Carte Lunch from 11.30am - 3.00pm and Afternoon Tea from 3.00pm until 5.00pm (Monday - Sunday).

Popular with Members of Parliament & Local Professionals, this Fashionable Dining Room also caters for Private Functions & Events throughout the year.

Role

Supporting the Head & Sous Chefs to lead a brigade of 15, you will play an integral part in delivering classical British Cuisine to 3AA Rosette Standard.

Brunch, A La Carte Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Tasting Menus.

Responsibilities Include:

Running the Kitchen in the Head & Sous Chefs’ Absence

Menu Planning & Costing (Menus Changing 6 Times Per Year, Monthly Tasting Menu & Daily Market Specials)

Stock Control: Daily Orders, Deliveries, Stock Counting, Wastage Control

Team Training & Development

Daily Hygiene Records & Procedures, Cleaning Rosters

Restaurant Covers: medium Brunch levels, 80 - 120 A La Carte Lunch covers, Afternoon Tea (busy on Saturdays).

Contracted to work 8.00am - 5.00pm (5 Days - 7 Days Operation - 47.5 Hrs P/Wk) with additional Paid Overtime available (Events Hospitality Department - Awards Ceremonies, Product Launches, VIP Functions, etc), this stunning Restaurant offers the ideal candidate an unrivalled opportunity to work within an energetic, friendly and professional team.

Benefits: Well Structured Working Environment, Spacious Kitchen, Ongoing In-House Training, Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews, External Courses and Excellent Opportunities of Progression and Movement within this Established, Independent Group.

Candidate Profile

With proven experience gained working within comparable Restaurants and/or Hotels in London (Snr CDP/Jnr Sous Chef level), you will have a passion to cook fine food, enjoy menu planning and training others.

With strong all round skills, you will demonstrate a positive and flexible working attitude, work well within a team, under pressure and on your own initiative.

You will be up to date on current Hygiene Legislation.

Salary & Benefits

£20,000 Basic Start Salary (Paid Monthly) + £5,000 Service Charge pa (Paid Weekly)

Overtime: £10.60 - £12.00 P/Hr from 6pm Onwards (Restaurant & Events Hospitality Department)

Bank & Public Holidays: Double Time Rate

5 Straight Daytime Shifts: 8am - 5pm (47.5 Hrs P/Wk), 7 Day Operation

3 Months Probationary Period: Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews

Ongoing In-House Training + External Courses + Excellent Opportunities of Progression & Movement within this Established, Independent Group

Chef Uniform + Meals on Duty

Standard Paid Annual Leave (Closed Christmas & New Year Period)

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, candidates must prove their entitlement to work in the UK - verification of documentation will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process

£20,000 Basic Start Salary + £5,000 Service Charge pa + Double Time Bank Holidays + Paid Overtime