Hospitality Sous Chef Monday-Friday

Vacherin Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is looking for a Hospitality Sous Chef to join their team at Lloyds Banking Group in London. The role involves delivering fine dining experiences, overseeing kitchen operations, and supporting the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional culinary skills, problem-solving capabilities, and strong leadership to manage a small team effectively.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining and event catering required.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations and maintain culinary standards.
• Leadership qualities to manage a small team and support the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fine dining breakfasts and lunches, along with catering for events.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including food prep and compliance with regulations.
• Support Head Chef and manage team during service.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Team management

Job description

Vacherin are committed to delivering deliciously different experiences, having fun, and conducting business with a social and environmental conscience. We are excited to be recruiting for a Hospitality Sous Chef to work at Lloyds Banking Group.

Location: LBG Old Broad Street

Salary: £38,000 per annum + 1.5 overtime

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, 7:00-15:30

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering up to 10 executive fine dining breakfasts and lunches daily, alongside up to 100 working lunches/finger foods and up to 100 plated fine dining covers for lunch/dinner events, depending on the schedule.
• Creating and executing high-quality fine dining plated dishes, as well as modern and elevated hot/cold buffets, canapés, bowls, and finger foods for a range of corporate and private events.
• Overseeing daily kitchen operations including food preparation, service, stock control, and compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting the Head Chef with menu input, maintaining exceptional culinary standards, and stepping up to lead in their absence.
  
• Managing a small core team including 1 CDP and 2 KPs, with additional agency staff during peak periods, ensuring smooth service and team cohesion.
  
• Demonstrating strong problem-solving, adaptability, and a proactive attitude with a hunger for continuous learning and professional development.
  

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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