Sous Chef

Searcys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across venues

Pension scheme enrollment

All overtime paid

Access to discounts and portal

Employee assistance programme

Meals on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Annual celebration event

Birthday off

Volunteer day off

Job summary

A historic catering company in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and oversee meal preparations for events. The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training and at least 2 years in a similar role, demonstrating strong management skills and attention to detail. This full-time position comes with a competitive salary of £45,000 and a variety of employee benefits including discounts and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve weekly hall menus.
• Oversee meal preparation for events.
• Manage catering functions and team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Attention to detail

Allergen knowledge

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Searcys is looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at the Barber-Surgeons Hall. As our Sous Chef, your role will play an integral part in ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the catering operation.

Benefits

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• All overtime paid
• Holidays in line with the Inn's closure
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

The Sous Chef at the Barber-Surgeons Hall will work hands on for the operational productivity of the kitchen department and its operational standards.

Salary

£45,000

Contract

Full time contract

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure weekly hall menus are developed and improved upon on a regular basis.
• To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across Events.
• To oversee, manage and lead catering functions.
• To organise sections stock and ingredients, both preparation and stock holding.
• Keep record of food production volumes, waste, stock holding and food cost concerns.
• To assist the Executive Chef and Head Chef with future menu creations.
• To manage and motivate the team.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training
• At least 2 years within a similar role within production or event work
• Good foundation of Health and Safety and Food Safety Knowledge
• Allergen knowledge
• Great management skills with ability to motivate a team
• Flexibility of the role
• Highly developed attention to detail

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847. Working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special. We are an employer with a rich history and an established reputation that will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk.