Function junior sous chef

Royal Thames Yacht Club; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious yacht club in London seeks a Function-Junior sous chef who will prepare and present dishes, manage event preparations, and uphold high standards of hygiene. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and excellent benefits including training opportunities, complimentary meals, and a pension scheme. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Complimentary meals while on duty

Pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Christmas and New Year closure

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-quality kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Passion for cooking and exceptional customer service skills.
• Punctual, reliable, and focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within the club’s menu standard.
• Run events independently and ensure high standards of food and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Oversee orders and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Good understanding of allergens and dietary requirements

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Level II certificate in allergens and health & safety

Job description

**Job Title:** Function-Junior sous chef. . **Working place**. . The Royal Thames Yacht Club, based in Knightsbridge, is the oldest continuously operating Yacht Club in the World. It has a growing and active membership across all member categories. The Club is highly respected in the UK and internationally, winning major inter-club sailing events worldwide. The London Clubhouse is known for its excellent dining, functions and renown cellar, activity operating two bars and two restaurants serving seasonal menus selected from best suppliers.. . **Hours:** 40/45 hours per week – 5 out of 7 day including weekends . . **Reports To Head Chef**. . We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated individual with passion for fresh and seasonal food and dining experience. The right person should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to run service independently and play their part in a friendly and passionate team.. . Salary up to £ 15 p/h, plus staff bonus at the end of the year.. . **Role Responsibility**. As a function junior sous chef you will be preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within the club’s menu standard and understand how events service works in terms of preparation and timing and be able to run event by yourself. You will be working closely with the sous chef and head chef. You will be ensuring that you maintain the higher standard of both food and hygiene in the kitchen. You will oversee orders and maintaining stock level to a correct quantity.. . **Our ideal candidate will have**. . - The ability to be effective under pressure, excellent communication skills (using all types of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques) and the willingness to be flexible with duties and hours of work will also be required. - Good understanding of allergens and dietary requirement. - Good understanding of food orders and stock pair level.. - Have experience working in a high-quality kitchen, adhering to Health and Safety and standard operating procedure. - ‘Can do’ attitude. - Available to work at weekend and bank holidays if required.. - Be passionate about cooking with a high attention to detail. - Be punctual, reliable, focused and have a positive attitude. - Have a passion for the role and keen to progress and develop within the team. - Eligible to live and work in the UK. - Personal attributes include reliability, honesty, loyalty, excellent organizational skills, an affable disposition, and the ability to demonstrate an open, attentive approach to customer service. - Level II certificate in allergens and H&S are essential. - Able to work on their own and be a team player. - Excellent knowledge and genuine passion for food. - Exceptional customer service standard. - Confident, professional, and welcoming. - Able to operate a manual handling role which does include some physical moving of large deliveries . . **Package Description**. Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progressions opportunities, other benefits include:. - Competitive salary. - Complimentary meals whilst on duty. - Uniform and uniform laundry. - Pension scheme. - 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays). - Good life-work balance (close on bank holidays). - Cycle to Work Scheme. - Christmas and New Year closure (usually 10 days). - Working in a small and dedicated team with opportunities for career progression

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 5 day out of 7
Salary: £14.5 – £15 hourly
Benefits: Early staff bonus
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Royal Thames Yacht Club:

Located in the heart of Knightsbridge, The Royal Thames Yacht Club is one of London’s most renowned private members’ clubs – a discreet sanctuary for those with a passion for sailing.