Sous Chef

Klarent Hospitality Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food and drink

Accommodation discounts

Learning and progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Leisure club access

Long service awards

Recognition awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Annual social events

Free parking

Staff meals on duty

Uniform provided

Job summary

Klarent Hospitality Limited is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our busy hotel kitchen. You will support the Executive Chef, lead the kitchen brigade, train junior staff and ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation.

You will contribute to menu planning, monitor food costs, maintain hygiene, and work varied shifts including weekends. The ideal candidate holds a culinary qualification or equivalent, demonstrates superb leadership, creativity and passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Creative and passionate
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food costing, and hygiene standards
• Availability to work various shifts including weekends

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Contribute to menu planning and innovation
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to high standards
• Maintain inventory and manage food costs effectively
• Manage the kitchen brigade to maintain a smooth service

Skills

Excellent leadership

Creative

Passionate

Kitchen operations understanding

Food costing

Hygiene standards

Availability on weekends

Education

Culinary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to excite the world of hospitality, this is the job for you!

The Person:

• Culinary qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Creative and passionate
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, food costing, and hygiene standards
• Availability to work various shifts including weekends

The Role:

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Contribute to menu planning and innovation
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to high standards
• Maintain inventory and manage food costs effectively
• Manage the kitchen brigade to maintain a smooth service

The Benefits:

• Amazing discounts on food, drink and accommodation throughout the group
• Huge opportunities for Learning, Development and Progression
• Excellent rates for friends and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free use of the Leisure Club where applicable
• Long Service Awards
• Recognition Awards
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Annual Social Events
• Free Parking where applicable
• Staff Meals on duty
• Uniform provided

This Hotel is proudly managed by Klarent Hospitality.

We pride ourselves on Inspiring Leadership, Respect for our People, Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and Encouraging Friendly Work Environments.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels in key locations across the UK and Ireland. We will nurture talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

To find out more, visit https://www.klarenthospitality.com.