Senior Sous Chef

ETM Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

As part of the ETM Group, Wagtail is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to craft beautifully presented dishes in a vibrant rooftop venue. Potential for professional growth and various employee perks, including flexible hours, generous discounts, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours available

Share of service charge

50% discount for you + 5 friends

Your birthday lunch is on us

Generous employee referral scheme

Money off shopping

Apprenticeship schemes

Access to Wagestream

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a high-quality kitchen.
• Willingness to progress within back-of-house operations.
• Experience with staff training and development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu developments and recipe specifications.
• Manage ordering, stock control, and cost margins.
• Lead kitchen staff and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Menu development

Staff training

Ordering and stock control

Knowledge of FS and HS regulations

Job description

Wagtail is a destination rooftop restaurant and bar in the heart of the City of London, offering stunning views, elegant dining, and exceptional service. Situated at the top of a historic building, we deliver a refined culinary experience with a modern British menu that celebrates the finest seasonal and local ingredients. Wagtail is part of the esteemed ETM Group, known for its collection of unique venues across London.

In our kitchens as a Senior Sous Chef you'll turn the freshest of the British produce into beautifully presented dishes. We can help with training, flexible hours and giving you a work-life balance. Passion is the main ingredient we look for in all our kitchens.

EPIC PERKS:

• Flexible working hours available
• Share of service charge
• 50% discount for you + 5 friends at any of our venues!
• Your birthday lunch is on us
• Generous employee referral scheme - work with your friends!
• Money off your shopping at many high street stores
• Apprenticeship schemes to learn while you work
• Access to Wagestream for better money management
• Access to the award winning Hospitality Action Charity, offering an Employee Assistance Program
• Group wide Learning and Development opportunities

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 2 years + experience in a similar role in a high quality kitchen
• Willingness for progression to the next step within back-of-house operation
• Ability to contribute to menus developments, recipes and their specs
• Knowledge of FS and HS regulations and of most common HR practices
• Experience with staff training and development
• Experience with ordering and stock and cost margins control

WORK SOMEWHERE EPIC

We are a London-based hospitality group of brave, bold and beautiful venues and sport bars. We're growing bigger, and we have lots of opportunities for you to progress with us.

Join us and live by our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Challenge.

ETM are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

The hourly rate shown is the addition of base rate and service charge, which is distributed to all staff through a Tronc Point system. We cannot guarantee an exact amount, but it is an historical estimate.

Why not check us out on social media? Search @ETMCollectionldn and @Sport_ldn on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and find out what it's like to work with us.

If you are interested in being our new Senior Sous Chefplease click apply!