Senior Sous Chef - Epsom, Surrey

Royal Automobile Club; Ewell; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour week with paid overtime

Free meals on duty

Paid birthday day off

Free shuttle bus from Epsom station

Perkbox discount scheme

Employer-paid health cash plan

Job summary

The Royal Automobile Club is seeking a talented Senior Sous Chef to lead our kitchen at the Epsom clubhouse. You will manage daily operations, uphold the highest food standards and ensure an outstanding dining experience for our members and guests.

You will work with restaurant managers to ensure seamless front- and back-of-house communication, supervise staff facilities, and motivate the team to perform at their best. Level 3 food hygiene and senior leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar senior role.
• Level 3 food hygiene.
• Management and Leadership Skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and lead the entire kitchen brigade, ensuring the Head Chef's vision is executed with precision.
• Work closely with the Restaurant managers to ensure good communication and team work, front and back of house.
• Communicate daily with front of house team, internal customers with daily business events.
• Monitor and supervise the Staff restaurant facility
• Supervise with the Back of House Manager/Supervisor
• Lead by example to ensure that each member of the team is motivated, engaged and fulfilling their potential.
• Oversee all food production to ensure every dish meets consistent standards for taste, quality, and presentation.
• Create work schedules (rotas), assign daily tasks, and manage team performance.

Skills

Management and leadership skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Level 3 food hygiene

Job description

We are looking for a talented and driven Senior Sous Chef to join our team based at our Epsom clubhouse. You will play a key role in leading the kitchen operation, maintaining the highest food standards and ensuring an outstanding experience for our members and guests.,

• Manage daily kitchen operations and lead the entire kitchen brigade, ensuring the Head Chef's vision is executed with precision.
• Work closely with the Restaurant managers to ensure good communication and team work, front and back of house.
• Communicate daily with front of house team, internal customers with daily business events.
• Monitor and supervise the Staff restaurant facility
• Supervise with the Back of House Manager/Supervisor
• Lead by example to ensure that each member of the team is motivated, engaged and fulfilling their potential.
• Oversee all food production to ensure every dish meets consistent standards for taste, quality, and presentation.
• Create work schedules (rotas), assign daily tasks, and manage team performance.
  Experience in a similar senior role
• Level 3 food hygiene
• Management and Leadership Skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable
  The Royal Automobile Club is a prestigious world-class private members' club, featuring two beautiful clubhouses in London and Epsom. With a commitment to excellence, the Club offers a memorable experience through exceptional service, luxurious accommodation, exquisite dining, and premier sports and leisure facilities for the enjoyment of our members and their guests.
• Benefits of working at the Royal Automobile Club
• 40-hour week with paid overtime
• Free meals on duty
• Paid birthday day off
• Free shuttle bus from Epsom station
• Perkbox discount scheme
• European RAC cover
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• Employee uniform
• Generous pension
• Employer-paid health cash plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Heritage - Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club
• Excellence - Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.
• Respect - Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.
• Trust - Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.
• Sustainability - Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.