Senior Sous Chef
The Wolseley Hospitality Group
- London
- £21.36 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Access personalised training, mentorship programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for personal development.
- Highly attractive bonuses in our Refer a Friend scheme, as well as other reward and incentive programmes.
- Discounts on gym memberships, retail and travel.
- Industry supplier trips as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity.
- Enjoy discounted rates at any of our restaurants as well as Minor Hotels globally.
- An additional day's holiday every year, for your first five years.
- Access to Mental Health counselling, plus legal and financial advice via our employee assistance programme.
- Access to English lessons.
- Oversee and manage the kitchen and team in the absence of the Head Chef.
- Helping to manage busy services, ensuring that all company standards are maintained.
- All aspects of kitchen management including ordering of stock, stock control, people management and development, fostering a culture of teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Working as part of a professional team within a highly organised, well-equipped kitchen
- Being an integral part of the wider restaurant management team
- Contributing ideas towards seasonal changing menus and weekly specials.
- Previous managerial experience as a Senior Sous Chef within a similar standard hospitality environment.
- Proficient experience leading a large brigade in a high-volume Central London restaurant.
- Excellent knowledge of classical French cooking techniques as well as in-depth product knowledge.
- Proficient and knowledgeable on all Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.
- Exposure to back-office procedures including stock control and payroll management would be beneficial.
- A track record of people development.
- Can communicate effectively with all departments in the spirit of the company values.
- Has the right to work in the UK.
- Level 3 food safety
- Worked with Fourth BOH systems.
- Has been a rota writer.
- Trained and developed their team.
- Relevant culinary qualifications and certifications are advantageous.