Senior Sous Chef — Pastry & Fine Dining for Elite Events

Berry Bros & Rudd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospitality company is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to oversee a section in their bustling kitchen. This role involves leading food preparation, ensuring high standards for events, and training junior chefs. The ideal candidate should have formal culinary training, strong pastry skills, and experience in fine dining, particularly at Michelin Star establishments. You will enjoy a supportive workplace with extensive benefits, including holiday days, medical cover, and generous discounts.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus additional days at Christmas

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee discount up to 40%

Qualifications

• Experience from fine dining establishments, Michelin Star or 2 AA Rosette preferred.
• Ability to prepare dishes from scratch using fine ingredients.
• Excellent understanding of Food Hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of a section in the kitchen.
• In charge of daily ordering and compliance with food legislation.
• Train and develop junior members of the team.
• Ensure consistency of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Culinary training

Strong pastry skills

Experience in fine dining

Knowledge of European and British cooking

Clear communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork skills

Flexibility with hours

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Job description

A leading UK hospitality company is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to oversee a section in their bustling kitchen. This role involves leading food preparation, ensuring high standards for events, and training junior chefs. The ideal candidate should have formal culinary training, strong pastry skills, and experience in fine dining, particularly at Michelin Star establishments. You will enjoy a supportive workplace with extensive benefits, including holiday days, medical cover, and generous discounts.