Sous Chef

Cafe Murano; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in Greater London is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their team at Cafe Murano. You will have the opportunity to enhance your cooking skills and work closely with a talented kitchen staff. The ideal candidate has a passion for cooking, previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen, and a positive attitude. This role offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including professional development, team meals, and generous discounts at their restaurants. Apply now to join a vibrant culinary family.

Benefits

Good quality team meals

Yearly uniform allowance

Cash bonus awards

Up to 28 days paid holiday

50% off dining at any restaurant

Employee assistance programme

Career growth opportunities

Company parties and events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Experience working with fresh pasta and Italian cuisine.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach a kitchen team to ensure great food quality.
• Manage ordering, costing, and stock control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Ability to lead a team

Experience in fast-paced kitchens

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen at the Angela Hartnett Restaurant Group.

Angela Hartnett is on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our Cafe Murano family in Covent Garden.

Working at Cafe Murano will teach you to create high-quality Italian food using the best produce and suppliers, working alongside Angela herself and our incredible kitchen teams.

We are committed to investing in our people and fostering a strong sense of family and mutual respect. We celebrate individuality and diversity with our teams coming from all over the world.

You will have opportunities to develop, progress and learn from our inspiring leaders, who encourage creativity and welcome new ideas.

Our Sous Chef Company Benefits:

• Good quality team meals at lunch and dinner where we all eat together
• All uniform provided or paid for
• We also provide a yearly uniform allowance available to replace any old uniform when needed
• Cash bonus awards given to those who we recognise go the extra mile!
• Up to 28 days paid holiday (including service charge) increasing with length of service
• 50% off (including complimentary drinks & starters) when you dine in any of our restaurants – for you and up to 5 of your friends
• Access to employee assistance programme including 24/7 online GP, counselling, legal advice
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn!
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth and development including professional apprenticeships and accredited training
• Company parties and events
• We close our restaurants over the festive period to allow our teams to have a well-deserved break

Requirements of our Sous Chef:

• Passion for cooking with a desire to develop your knowledge and culinary skills further
• Ability to lead & teach a team where consistently great food is the focus
• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen with similar standards
• Always strives for excellence and consistency
• Thrives under pressure with a positive can-do attitudeHard working and reliable with an excellent work ethic
• Have a minimum of 1 years experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a similar establishment
• Experience working with fresh pasta and Italian cuisine
• Demonstrate knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures
• Control of ordering, costing and stock
• Excellent communication skills

You don’t need to be an expert in Italian food as this will be covered in your induction and training programme. You just need to have a great work ethic, positive can-do attitude and a team player!

We put attitude ahead of experience, so if you’re not sure you have the right background hit apply and we will be in touch shortly for a chat.