Junior Sous Chef

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering firm is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team at the iconic Natural History Museum in Greater London. The role involves leading a high-performing culinary team, developing innovative menu ideas, and ensuring food quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess experience in high-volume kitchens and strong leadership skills. This full-time permanent position offers excellent benefits including free meals and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any location

Monthly allowance at any location

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Company sick leave

Annual leave

Employee discounts at retailers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience within high volume kitchens is essential.
• Must have strong communication and leadership skills.
• An understanding of events and banqueting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head Chef and lead in their absence.
• Work with chefs to develop new menu ideas.
• Ensure food quality meets high standards at all times.
• Oversee stock levels and make decisions about control.
• Maintain all food safety and health standards.

Skills

High volume kitchen experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Understanding of food safety regulations

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Natural History Museum

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Perm.

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 attractions.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the team at the iconic Natural History Museum.

Our food offer at the Natural History Museum ranges from busy cafes serving freshly made sandwiches and barista coffee, to family friendly restaurant with pizzas, burgers, and seasonal dishes. In addition, we cater for a variety of casual events, including museum sleepovers.

We offer:

Shifts: Mainly daytime, 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Junior 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
• An understanding of events, canapes, bowl food and banqueting
• An eye for detail, and the ability to produce food to a high standard
• The ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulation

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!

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