SOUS CHEF

Honest Burgers Ltd; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular burger restaurant chain in Greenwich is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves leading kitchen operations while maintaining high food standards and Health & Safety compliance. Successful candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in food preparation. This position offers guaranteed full-time hours, competitive pay, and various perks including additional allowances, holiday, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Complimentary team food & soft drinks

Birthday off work, fully paid

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Up to £1000 Refer a Friend scheme

Access to online 24/7 GP

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Ability to lead a team and ensure high kitchen standards.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and developing your team.
• Run service and oversee kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Compliance

Food Standards

Team Management

Job description

Sous Chef - London , Greenwich

What we offer You :

• £14 - £19 per hourOTE (including service charge - our data says you can earn between £1 to £5 per hour on top of your pay)
• Service charge split equally (100% goes to the team)
• Guaranteed full time contracted hours
• Complimentary team food & soft drinks while on shift
• VIB (Very Important Burgers) – £100 / month, food & drink allowance off shift
• Your birthday off work, fully paid
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Up to £1000 “Refer a Friend” scheme (T& C apply)
• Access to online 24 / 7 GP
• Hospitality, retail and gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay, after your first year with Honest
• Enhanced maternity or paternity pay, after your first year with Honest
• Craft Exchange Programme - where you can get paid for jobs around Honest that you may have an interest, for example sign-writing, social media, etc.

Progression opportunities :

You will be the next generation of our Head Chefs.

The role and You :

You’ll be a pioneer in leadership, health & safety, and food standards. There's an art to cooking burgers and chips the Honest way and our Sous Chefs take responsibility to control a kitchen that runs perfectly whether their Head Chef is on shift or not. You will be the heartbeat of the kitchen, working closely with your Head Chef and management team, assisting in managing everything from kitchen standards and efficiency to your team’s happiness. In addition to being a talented and hardworking Sous Chef, you will be ready to take the next step in your career development and embracing leadership responsibilities. We want you to help generate a culture of loyalty, positivity and opportunity whilst recognising the positive impact you can have on your team and consumers.

Areas of responsibility :

• Assisting in managing and developing your team
• Running service and pass
• Managing Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance
• Supporting Head Chef in recruitment & training
• Meeting set KPI’s
• Kitchen audits
• Stock and COGS management
• Compliance & Reporting
• Constant improvement to the service and restaurant’s performance