Senior Sous Chef

The Wolseley Hospitality Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Vouchers up to £100

Enhanced parental leave

Mental health support

Earned wage access

Training & masterclasses

Job summary

The Wolseley Hospitality Group is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations at its City location, upholding the highest standards of quality and presentation of seasonal European dishes.

You will manage a diverse team, recruit and train talent, oversee ordering and costing, and ensure compliance with FS and HS legislation while delivering hospitality that meets guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior management level within a busy kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills aligned with company values.
• Solid financial acumen and ability to manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen day-to-day operations and ensure quality and presentation of seasonal dishes.
• Cook and contribute towards seasonal menu changes and weekly specials.
• Inspire hospitality and collaborate with chefs to meet guests’ expectations.
• Lead and develop a diverse team; recruit and train new talent.
• Be accountable for targets, ordering, stock and cost control.
• Ensure adherence to FS and HS legislation.
• Guarantee quality and freshness of the ingredients.

Skills

Senior management experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Financial acumen

Job description

Located on King William Street near Monument Square, The Wolseley City embodies the essence of Piccadilly as a charming, younger sibling to the original. It features two private dining rooms, three elegant bar spaces, and offers all-day dining.

At The Wolseley Hospitality Group,We create Places where People feel they Belong.

Why work with us as a Senior Sous Chef?

• Enjoy a generous discount across our restaurants on food and drinks.
• Rewarding Excellence - a team-led incentive, earning up to £100 in high street vouchers.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave to support working families.
• Group-wide access to mental health counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Advance access to earned wages via Wagestream.
• A unique and varied training calendar including supplier trips, masterclasses and visits.

We promote from within, empowering individuals from all backgrounds to become the leaders of tomorrow.Our diverse team reflects the inclusive culture.

The role of Senior Sous Chef is to provide key operational contribution to the management team while ensuring that excellent quality and superb product quality are guaranteed all the time.

Service excellence. Oversee the kitchen day-to-day operations:

• Ensure the highest standards of quality and presentation of our seasonal classic European dishes.
• Cook and contribute towards seasonal menu changes and weekly specials.
• Inspire a culture of hospitality, collaborating with the team of chefs to meet guests’ expectations.

People focus. Lead and inspire a diverse team:

• Foster genuine connections and collaboration across all departments.
• Develop the team to enhance skillset and capabilities.
• Identify, recruit and train new talent.

  Sense of responsibility and ownership:

  • Be accountable for daily targets, ordering, stock and cost control.
  • Ensure adherence to all FS and HS legislation.
  • Guarantee quality and freshness of the ingredients.

  As Senior Sous Chef, you’ll bring:

  • Experience at a senior management level within a similar busy kitchen.
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities and abilities to communicate effectively in the spirit of company values.A solid financial acumen.

  The Wolseley Hospitality Group portfolio of restaurantscomprisesof The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Delaunay in Aldwych, Brasserie Zédel in Soho, Colbert in Chelsea, Fischer's in Marylebone, Soutine in St John's Wood, Bellanger in Islington, Manzi'sinSohoand The Wolseley City in Monument.