Hospitality Sous Chef - Mon to Fri

Baxterstorey; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in London is looking for a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure the highest quality of food. The ideal candidate should have experience in high-volume kitchens and strong leadership skills. The role involves working closely with the Head Chef to create new menu ideas and maintain food safety standards. Benefits include free lunch, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location

Monthly allowance at any Benugo location

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Employee discounts at several retailers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in high volume kitchens.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with the chef and team.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head Chef and cover in their absence.
• Develop new menu ideas with the Head Chef and Executive Chef.
• Ensure food quality is maintained at the highest standard.

Skills

Experience within a high volume kitchens

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 23 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

Salary: £40,000 per annum plus paid overtime 1,5 times

Shifts: Mon to Fri

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: City of London

About the Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a high volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!