Sous Chef

benugo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at Benugo location

Monthly allowance for Benugo locations

Competitive rate

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave pay

Company sick leave

Company annual leave

Employee discounts (via Hapi app)

Job summary

Benugo is hiring an experienced Sous Chef for the Barbican Kitchen in London. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Head Chef and involves deputising in their absence, developing menus with the Head Chef, and maintaining top food quality in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills and a track record in high-volume kitchens. The role includes stock oversight, safety compliance, and staff development within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to develop menu ideas and improve offerings.
• Ensure food quality remains at the highest standard at all times.
• Lead and motivate the chef team to perform at the highest standard.
• Oversee stock levels and make stock-control decisions with the Head Chef.
• Maintain food safety and health and safety procedures to the highest standard.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

High-volume kitchens

Job description

When we founded Benugo 28 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Barbican Kitchen

Shifts: 5 days out of 7

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef teamis ofthe highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a high volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders