Senior Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role is crucial in supporting the Head Chef with kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Employees enjoy a competitive package, excellent training opportunities, and unique benefits like complimentary hotel stays worldwide. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

40-hour working week

Excellent Training and Career Development

20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons Hotels

Free meals while on duty

Paid Wellness days

Increased holiday entitlement with service

Free Life Insurance

Bupa Dental and MediCash plan

Employee Recognition Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in managing kitchen operations efficiently.
• Oversee kitchen team and maintain high food quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Preparation

Menu Development

Inventory Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in the heart of the City, overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, Tower Bridge is the starting point for discovering London’s historic past, alongside its exhilarating present. As impressive inside as out, this famous five-star hotel remains the centre of attention, as a new chapter begins in its history. This beautiful grade II listed building and former HQ of the Port of London Authority has 100 rooms, 41 residential apartments of which 31 units are in a FS run transient rental program, a stunning ballroom which has hosted the inaugural Reception of the United Nations, 5 meeting rooms, a stunning destination spa with 6 treatment rooms, hammam, steam, sauna and swimming and vitality pool, and a fantastic Food and Beverage offering including La Dame de Pic (French cuisine, 2*Michelin Star), Mei Ume (Chinese/ Japanese cuisine) and Rotunda (all day dinning, afternoon tea & bar).

Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge islooking for a Senior Sous Chefto join our team.

The Senior Sous Chef Role:

The Senior Sous Chef plays a vital role in supporting the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations. Responsibilities include ensuring consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and overseeing the work of the kitchen team. The role involves managing inventory, controlling food costs, adhering to health and safety regulations, and assisting in menu development. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment are key requirements.

Just some of the benefits Four Seasons Hotel Tower Bridge employees enjoy:

• Competitive package which includes Hotel service charge, and salary.
• 40 hour working week
• Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotels or Resort around the world with years of service.
• Free meals at Pepys while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea and fizzy drinks available throughout the day
• Up to 2 paid Wellness days per year!
• Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off
• Free Life Insurance while on duty.
• Bupa Dental and MediCash plan available.
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Season Ticket Loan & cycle to work scheme
• Free Uniform dry cleaning available
• Employee Experience: Annual Themed Employee Party and many social, charitable and sporting events throughout the year.
• Access to Wagestream– a salary advance benefit
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• &many, many more surprises to discover!

We look forward to receiving your application!