Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Culinary Excellence

Apex Hotels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to enhance the culinary experience. This role requires assisting the Head Chef, managing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring high food quality standards. Candidates should have prior experience as a Sous Chef in a 4 or 5-star establishment, with strong leadership and business acumen. Competitive pay and benefits such as 29 days holiday and employee discounts are offered.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Training and development

Employee events

Gym access

Healthy meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a 4 or 5-star operation.
• Previous managerial experience in a similar role.
• Experience in large scale catering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing food and sundry costs through stock control.
• Coaching and training kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Ensure a high level of culinary delivery and compliance with health regulations.
• Promote customer satisfaction while maximizing sales.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Service-oriented

Business acumen

Ability to forecast sales

Job description

A hospitality company in London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to enhance the culinary experience. This role requires assisting the Head Chef, managing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring high food quality standards. Candidates should have prior experience as a Sous Chef in a 4 or 5-star establishment, with strong leadership and business acumen. Competitive pay and benefits such as 29 days holiday and employee discounts are offered.