Junior Sous Chef

Dorset Square Hotel - Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Complimentary meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Overtime for Bank Holidays

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Dorset Square Hotel, part of Firmdale Hotels, invites a Junior Sous Chef to join its celebrated kitchen brigade. You will contribute to breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings, maintaining high standards and supporting the head chef during service in a lively Marylebone setting.

This role emphasizes leadership of a small team, stock control, timely ordering, and a passion for culinary creativity. The employer offers a competitive salary plus service charge, meals on shift, and ongoing training in

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar culinary role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Attention to detail to ensure each dish meets standards.
• Passion for food and creativity to inspire the team.
• Strong leadership to guide a small kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to uphold high culinary standards.
• Lead in a fast-paced service, ensuring precision and efficiency.
• Design breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings with creativity.
• Guide and mentor junior staff to maintain excellence.
• Monitor stock, place orders, and maintain organisation.
• Communicate clearly with team and management for smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

Food safety

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your culinary career to new heights? Firmdale Hotels invites you to join our vibrant team at the enchanting Dorset Square Hotel as a Junior Sous Chef.

At Firmdale Hotels, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled guest experiences through exceptional service and culinary excellence. As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll be an integral part of our esteemed kitchen brigade, contributing your expertise to our renowned dining offerings

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our talented team to maintain the highest standards of culinary craftsmanship, ensuring every dish delights our guests' palates.
• Flourish in our fast-paced kitchen environment, where precision and efficiency are paramount, and the satisfaction of our guests is the ultimate goal.
• Bring your fervour for food to the forefront as you craft delectable breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings that showcase your creativity and dedication to culinary artistry.
• Provide guidance and leadership to a dedicated team, fostering a culture of excellence and camaraderie while ensuring smooth operations during service.
• Take ownership of your section by meticulously monitoring stock levels, executing timely orders, and maintaining impeccable organisation to uphold our standards of excellence.
• Engage in clear and concise communication with team members and management, facilitating seamless coordination and collaboration to exceed guest expectations.

What You Need

• Previous experience in a similar culinary role, demonstrating your ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Showcase your impeccable attention to detail, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen is executed to perfection, reflecting our commitment to excellence.
• Fuel our culinary creativity with your unwavering passion for food, inspiring both your team and our guests with your innovative culinary creations.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding a small team to achieve exceptional results while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing stock levels and ordering within your section, employing strategic foresight and organisational skills to optimise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Embrace the spirit of teamwork, working harmoniously with colleagues across departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences and uphold Firmdale Hotels' reputation for excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus service charge, discussed at venue.
• Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Paid overtime for working Bank HolidaysEnhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Refer a friend bonus and earn over £500
• Access to Stream, our financial wellbeing app - access your earnings before pay day, automate your savings and be supported with financial coaching
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Dry cleaning service for uniform and discounted personal items
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• One paid volunteering day, every year
• Annual long service awards with rewards at key milestones
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Cycle to work scheme
• And much more!...

About Us

Our very first opening, and the hotel where Tim and Kit Kemp's vision for Firmdale Hotels began, Dorset Square Hotel occupies a handsome Regency building overlooking the garden square that was once the site of Thomas Lord's original cricket ground. Set in the charming, residential heart of Marylebone, it's surrounded by some of the capital's finest independent shops, cafés, restaurants and historic buildings.

At its heart is The Potting Shed, our much-loved bar and restaurant, which brings its own warmth and character to this already special address. There's a real sense of history and heritage to this place, and a warmth that comes from being where it all started. To work at Dorset Square is to be part of that story, and to help write the next chapter through the care and dedication you bring to every guest experience.

You can be joining an award-winning team:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026
• One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
• Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility.

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

Compensation: To be discussed