Senior Sous Chef - Natural History Museum

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join its dynamic team at a renowned museum in London. This exciting role involves collaborating with the Head Chef to craft innovative menu offerings while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume kitchen environment, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. The company prides itself on inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, including free meals and opportunities for career development within a prestigious setting. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any location

Monthly allowance at any location

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Company sick leave

Employee discounts at retailers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high volume kitchens is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the chef team and ensure food quality at all times.
• Develop new menu ideas with the Head Chef and oversee stock control.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Experience in High Volume Kitchens

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Senior Sous Chef - Natural History Museum, London

Client: BaxterStorey

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0455918c4c77

Job Views: 37

Posted: 10.04.2025

Expiry Date: 25.05.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

When we founded Benugo 23 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience. This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join the team at the world's famous Natural History Museum. Our cafes and restaurant at the museum serve freshly made pizzas, burgers, salads, and hot food specials.

Shifts: 5 days out of 7, daytime

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Senior Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within high volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing and exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders