Sous Chef - Iconic London Brasserie

SOUS CHEF- QUALITY BRASSERIE / CAFE – LARGE BRIGADE – QUALITY COMPANY WITH OVER 8 ESTABLISHED VENUES – £31,000 PACKAGE AVAILABLE

DESCRIPTION

We are working with an established London company who own a range of venues in the London hospitality market including restaurants, hotel and brasserie venues.

Their property portfolio consists of well-known establishments which are busy, high end establishments drawing inspiration from various cuisine styles.

This iconic venue is a very busy 1000+ covers, all day dining establishment that serves from Breakfast to Evening service in a Café / Brasserie style establishment. As Sous Chef, you will:

• Work closely with the Head Chef and be part of the on-site management team


• Run the brigade of over 50 chefs, ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently


• Be able to assist with the development of the menu, ensuring that dishes are costed and worked within budget


• Train and develop the junior members of your team, ensuring that they comply with all company guidelines


• Work closely with the Front of House team ensuring good communication, especially during peak times


• Take a hands-on approach to the kitchen, assisting your team and ensuring that they are organised and focussed on their required tasks


• Liaise with the suppliers, ensuring that ordering and stock checking is completed accurately

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress and develop their career in the kitchen where there is a focus is on good quality, high end brasserie style food. As an employer, the business run a respect philosophy, ensuring that their employees comply with a strict non-aggression environment. We are looking for an individual who:

• Has progressed their career to a minimum Sous Chef position, or a Head Chef looking to take a step back to move into a different type of environment


• Has worked in a venue with over 800 covers and in brigades of over 40 chefs


• Has coached and mentored junior team members


• Has excellent communication skills, able to relay clear and precise instructions to team members

This role comes with a package circa £31,000 and a range of additional company benefits.

If this position is of interest please submit your up to date CV with a brief cover note telling us why you are the right person for this role.

We value all applications, however, due to volume numbers we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services.