Chefs - Sous Chef

Company Profile

This stylish, award winning Restaurant located in Central London is currently offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Sous Chef to join their professional team.

Recently re-launched with an established reputation for excellence, this exciting Restaurant is synonymous with seasonal British cuisine sourcing the finest ingredients from quality UK producers and suppliers.

Attracting a varied and discerning clientele, this stunning venue is also popular for hosting private parties and premier events.

Menus: Brunch, A La Carte, Afternoon Tea, Sunday Lunch

Role

Assisting the Head Chef in all areas of Kitchen Management and leading a dedicated, established Brigade of 10 chefs in his absence, you will be responsible for creating and delivering a range of inspired, seasonal dishes with quality and consistency in mind.

Responsibilities Include:

Creative Menu Planning & Costing

Running of the Kitchen

Stock Control: Orders, Supplier Liaison, Invoices, Stock Counting, GP Margins, Wastage Control

Chef Training & Development, Briefings

Hygiene, H&S Records and Procedures, Daily / Weekly Cleaning Schedules

Catering for 70 – 120 covers for lunch and dinner

Candidate Profile

With proven Sous Chef experience gained in similar quality restaurant and / or hotel operations, you will have good knowledge of modern British cuisine and a genuine passion to cook fine food.

Demonstrating strong levels of man management, technical skill and organisation, you will have a positive and committed approach in all areas of responsibility with good experience gained on cost management / GP calculation and advantage.

You will be up to date on current Hygiene legislation.

Salary & Benefits

£35,000 Basic Start Salary pa

Excellent Working Hours: 52 Hrs PW – 4 Straight Shifts (9am – 11pm incl. breaks)

3 Months Probationary Period: Ongoing In-House Development + External Courses + Regular Performance Related Salary Reviews + Excellent Opportunities of Movement & Progression

Paid Annual Leave (Standard)

Chef Uniform + Meals on Duty

Immediate Start

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

£35k pa