Senior Sous Chef

Accor Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant hotel in East London, where culinary creativity thrives! Join a dynamic kitchen team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, nurture talent, and collaborate with the Head Chef to innovate and elevate our menu. This role offers a supportive environment that values individuality and teamwork, ensuring that every dish served is a masterpiece. With a focus on fresh ingredients and strong flavors, you'll play a crucial part in making memorable meals for our guests. If you're passionate about food and enjoy a fun, collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect place for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary including TRONC

28 days holidays

Health cash plan

Confidential support hotline

Retail & hospitality perks

Free night at The Hoxton

Meal during shifts

Excellent discounts across Ennismore

Opportunity for progression

Regular team get-togethers

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen team at a similar sized restaurant.
• Strong passion for fresh ingredients and flavors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen sections and ensure smooth operations.
• Develop kitchen team talent and create a supportive environment.
• Act in the Head Chef's absence to maintain kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen team experience

Passion for fresh ingredients

Positive impact on others

Adaptability

Job description

Company Description

The Hoxton, Shoreditch – our first hotel – found its home in a former car park, and just like the neighbourhood, has evolved over the years into a fixture of the East London scene. Shoreditch has become one of the most happening areas of London, and we’re bang in the middle of it, with 210 bedrooms, the Apartment, and two in-house restaurants – Hoxton Grill and Llama Inn.

Hoxton Grill: An all-day American restaurant in Shoreditch, East London - complete with cosy leather booths – serving American-inspired fare, many a Hox classic, natural wine, banging cocktails and an unmissable Sunday Roast.

Job Description

What you'll do:

1. Bring delicious menu options to our guests’ tables by overseeing the running of the different sections and running where necessary.
2. Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves.
3. Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high.
4. Work with our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there.
5. In the absence of the Head Chef, you will act in their place to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
6. Pay attention to the details to ensure every dish served is as delicious as the one before!

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

1. Previous experience working as part of a kitchen team in a similar sized restaurant.
2. Passion for fresh ingredients and strong flavours.
3. Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
4. You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
5. You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
6. You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
7. If we got stuck in a lift together we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
8. You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

What's in it for you:

1. Competitive salary including TRONC.
2. 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
3. A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
4. It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders.
5. Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
6. Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
7. Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
8. Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!).
9. Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
10. Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
11. Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work.
12. Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
13. Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
14. Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family.
15. An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.