Sous Chef

Burger & Lobster; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Discount across Burger & Lobster group

Extra annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Training programs

Employee assistance program

Free meals and drinks

Job summary

Burger & Lobster in London is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. In a fast-paced environment you will lead the brigade when the Head Chef is away and ensure flawless execution of our menus with tight quality and cost control.

You will inspect ingredients, create rotas, coach team members, and interface with suppliers while maintaining high standards for food, service and safety. Join us and bring energy and leadership to our busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen brigade when the Head Chef is away
• Ensure flawless execution of our menus with tight quality and cost control
• Inspect ingredients, create rotas, coach team members, and interface with suppliers
• Oversee a unified team in a bustling atmosphere

Job description

Craving something extraordinary?Find your tribe at B&L!

Join us on our mission todeliver world-class service with our expertly crafted burgers and top-tierlobsters. If you have boundless creativity, shared enthusiasm and pureexpertise then reach out to us. Together we can create something truly special.

A Day in the Life:

Calling all passionate chefs - we need a dynamic Sous chefto join our kitchen team! In this fast-paced role, you'll lead the brigade whenthe Head Chef is away. You'll ensure flawless execution of our menus throughtight quality and cost control. Smooth operations will be your forte as youinspect ingredients, create rotas, coach team members, and interface withsuppliers. Our guests expect exceptional dining experiences, so you'll maintainhigh standards for food, service, and safety.

If you thrive under pressure,have an organized mind, and leadership abilities, this is your kitchen. Comeready to oversee a unified team in a bustling atmosphere.

Why you will love us:

At Burger & Lobster, ourvalues aren't just words on a page, they are the heartbeat of our team and theessence of our customer experience.

• Be Honest: about our quality, our guests and with ourselves.
• Be Kind: toour guests, to our products and to each other
• Be Awesome: create memorable experiences fueled by a shared love for we do.
• Do what you love, Love what you do.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate and OTE (inclusive of non-contractual tronc)
• A generous 50% discount across all of ourrestaurants in London once a month.
• An extra day of annual leave alongside a5.6-week holiday for your birthday, duvet day, whatever you want.
• Pension scheme – the older you will thankyou.
• Flexible hours? Let’s chat about it.
• Ambitious and eager to grow? Tailoredtraining programs to accelerate your career growth.
• Free and confidential advice through a 24/7helpline on financial, legal and personal matters through our employeeassistance program because your well-being matters to us.
• Complimentary meals and drinks duringshifts.
• Epic annual party where we gather tocelebrate and create memories that will last a lifetime.
• Know someone who would love to work withus? Earn a bonus when you refer a friend.

At Burger & Lobster, we areunited by our shared passion for burgers, lobsters and amazing guestexperiences and we proudly celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuringeveryone feels valued and respected regardless of their backgrounds. This isone of our non-negotiables.

Please note that due to thenature of the industry, you will be required to work on a shift basis on a rotabasis.

Only successful candidates willbe contacted for an interview/voluntary trial shift.

All applicants will be requiredto prove that they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom.