Sous Chef

Richmond Harbour Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals included on duty

Hotel stay and F&B discounts

Job summary

Harbour Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef to join a busy, high-volume kitchen. Pastry experience is desirable, and you should have at least two years’ experience at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level, with the ability to run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.

You will be expected to meet FCOS targets and comply with current food hygiene legislation, ensuring quality, consistency, and leadership within the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level.
• Capable of running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Proficiency in achieving FCOS targets and familiarity with current food hygiene legislation.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and support the team.
• Ensure FCOS targets and food hygiene standards are met in a high-volume setting.
• Maintain quality and consistency across dishes and mentor junior staff.

Skills

High volume kitchen

Pastry (desirable)

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Who we are…

Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigious hotels nestled in some of the most beautiful locations across the South. Our luxury portfolio spans sensational coastal, country and city properties with a variety of exciting restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across many of our sites. In 2018, Harbour Hotels was named AA Hotel Group of the Year making it an exceptionally exciting time to join our ever growing hotel brand.

The role…

We have a superb opportunity for a Sous Chef to join the team who is experienced in working in a high volume restaurant serving fresh quality food. Experience of pastry is desirable. You will need to have a minimum of two years’ experience of working at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level and be capable of running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. Proficiency in achieving FCOS targets and familiarity with current food hygiene legislation including kitchen risk assessments is essential.

What’s in it for you….

At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the Harbour Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stylish boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals included whilst on duty

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.

We look forward to hearing from you!