Banqueting Sous Chef

The Landmark London; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Landmark London is seeking a Sous Chef for its kitchen team. This permanent position offers a role focused on delivering five-star service and leading your culinary team, alongside a competitive salary package with numerous benefits, including discounts and support for development.

Benefits

Annual earnings up to £46,452.35

Pension with company contributions

50% discount in restaurants and spa treatments

Extensive discounts on benefits platform

Access to private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Uniforms provided and laundered

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen and delivering high service standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to train and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Take overall ownership of mise-en-place and service preparation.
• Ensure food is prepared to high standards and review guest feedback.
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation standards

Team training

Mise-en-place ownership

Job description

Enrich the journeys of our people and our guests as our Sous Chef.

The Landmark London is looking for unique individuals to join a team full of energy and passion, where we value your strengths and growth potential. Located opposite Marylebone station and a short walk from Baker Street and Edgware Road stations.

Some of the brilliant benefits you will enjoy as a Sous Chef include:

• Annual earnings up to £46,452.35 (comprising £41,452.35 base salary + non-contractual tronc)
• Pension with company contributions
• 50% discount in all our restaurants and spa treatments across our properties
• Team member and Friends & Family rates across our properties
• Complimentary stay after passing probation
• Extensive discounts on our benefits platform
• Access to private medical insurance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing
• Support through development plans, apprenticeships, and management development programmes
• Bike to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend incentive
• Uniforms provided and laundered free of charge
• Free meals on duty
• Opportunities to contribute to business focuses, community, and environmental initiatives
• Employee recognition schemes and social events including galas

We are currently seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team on a permanent basis, with an immediate start. Your role will be to deliver memorable moments and five-star service to our guests and team. We value positive energy and diversity, fostering a community where careers are prioritized.

As a Sous Chef, your main duties will include:

• Taking overall ownership of mise-en-place and service preparation for your section/department. Leading by example by training and enforcing quality standards.
• Ensuring your team prepares and cooks food to the correct standards, reviewing guest feedback regularly.
• Taking ownership of the kitchen in the absence of senior management.
• Being fully conversant with the company's values, competencies, and behaviors, and role modeling them.
• Ensuring your team is fully trained and completing all necessary documentation.

You will work 40 hours per week on a shift rota.

We are …

• #3 best company to work for in The Best Companies to Work For List 2024
• #1 hotel to work for in The Best Companies to Work For List 2024
• A Leading Hotels of the World member

If your experience, personality, and interests align with this Sous Chef role, we encourage you to apply today. What makes you unique makes us exceptional!

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK