Junior Sous Chef

Firmdale Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join its award-winning culinary team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate exceptional kitchen operational skills, and contribute to high-quality food service in a luxury hotel setting.

Benefits

Discounts & Perks Platform

Wage Stream – employee app for pre-payday wages

Paid overtime

Flexibility

Uniform and meals provided

Uniforms dry cleaned

Discounted personal dry cleaning

Social events, wellbeing, and team activities

Award-winning training opportunities

Fully funded English lessons

One paid volunteering day per year

Firmdale Experience and Long Service vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in the same or similar role is required.
• Ability to supervise a small team is essential.
• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with order of service for meals during breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
• Monitor stock and ordering within your section.
• Work effectively within a dynamic kitchen team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to join our highly successful team here at Firmdale Hotels. To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident in kitchen operations and have experience working in a high-pressurised and busy environment.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and will work well within a dynamic and fast-paced operation, assisting with the order of service for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

What we Offer:

• Discounts & Perks Platform
• Wage Stream – An employee app to stream your wages before payday
• Paid overtime
• Flexibility
• No splits shifts
• Uniform and meals provided
• Uniforms dry cleaned
• Discounted personal dry cleaning
• Social events, wellbeing, and team activities
• Award-winning training opportunities and career development
• Fully funded English lessons
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Firmdale Experience and Long Service vouchers (afternoon tea, dinner for two, film club, and an overnight stay)
• And much more!

What you Need:

• Experience in the same or similar role
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Passionate about food
• Able to supervise a small team
• Monitor stock and ordering within your section
• Organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international award-winning group comprising 10 high-end luxury hotels and 8 bars and restaurants in London and New York.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality industry for some of the great work our teams have done. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Firmdale Hotels - "Winner of the Best Employer Award at The Cateys 2017 & 2020 and Number One in The Caterer Best Places to Work in Hospitality"
• Manager of the Year - Laura Sharpe, Cateys 2018
• Hotel of the Year - Group - Cateys 2018

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.