Events Junior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen for Weddings

The NoMad Hotel London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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50% Employee discount in F&B outlets

Pension Scheme

Complimentary family meal

Quality coffee/hot drinks on duty

Training and progression opportunities

Paid break and annual leave

Good work/life balance

Birthday off (paid) after one year

Hotel discount

Hilton discount

Wagestream

Private Health Care

Experience Stay - Breakfast included

5 days paid sick leave per rolling 12

Additional holiday for each completed年

£20 Uber ride finishing after 1am

Job summary

The NoMad Hotel London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in London who is ready to step up and gain hands-on experience running a compact kitchen under the guidance of the Executive Chef. You will lead the culinary delivery for weddings, corporate events, and private dining across all event spaces, ensuring service excellence and timely preparation.

You will work with the team to develop menus, manage kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety, with opportunities for

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the culinary delivery of assigned weddings, celebrations, corporate events, conferences, meetings, banquets, private dining, VIP events, hotel functions and seasonal or special guest experiences, from planning and preparation through service, handover and post-event checks.
• Review event sheets, menus, guest numbers, dietary requirements and special requests in advance, communicating requirements clearly and planning production, staffing and kitchen allocation to meet the agreed schedule.
• Lead and coordinate the kitchen brigade during event service, delegating responsibilities clearly and ensuring smooth delivery with the Events, F&B and wider kitchen teams.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented consistently at the correct temperature, quality and timing, taking immediate action where standards are not met.
• Manage allergies, dietary requirements and guest requests with the highest level of care and attention.
• Contribute to menu development, tastings, trials and seasonal event offerings.
• Keep the Executive Chef informed of upcoming events, staffing, challenges and operational requirements.
• Control food usage, portions, stock rotation, ordering and waste to maintain quality and manage costs.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen that complies with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and hotel standards; resolve operational issues promptly and support other culinary operations when required.

Job description

The NoMad Hotel London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef in London who is ready to step up and gain hands-on experience running a compact kitchen under the guidance of the Executive Chef. You will lead the culinary delivery for weddings, corporate events, and private dining across all event spaces, ensuring service excellence and timely preparation.

You will work with the team to develop menus, manage kitchen operations, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety, with opportunities for