Sous Chef

Arena One GmbH; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Free Meals

Refer a Friend Scheme

In-house Training Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Arena One GmbH in Hounslow is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef Team in delivering exceptional airline catering services. Your role will include supervising and training kitchen staff, ensuring the highest quality standards are met, and fostering a positive, productive team environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Sous Chef position, possess strong leadership abilities, and a passion for high-end cuisine. Competitive benefits and genuine career development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability to manage a large team.
• Required experience in high-end restaurant environments.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food production to maintain quality standards.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

High-end cuisine knowledge

Education

Experience as Sous Chef

Job description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

The role of Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef Team and has a primary responsibility for overseeing and supervising production of food for DO & CO. You will work hard to promote the company’s culture, mission, and values. You will act as a team leader and motivator for the whole team using interpersonal skills and be a clear communicator. You will be responsible for supervising, training, evaluating, coaching, and counseling the team ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Working closely with the Executive Chef team to ensure that consistent quality products are produced following all DO & CO standards as well designing, developing, and presenting new menu designs as per the customers’ needs
• Day to day managing and supporting of the Kitchen team with all internal employee relations, agency usage and recording of cost/hours as well as the overall operation
• Being a role model, ready to roll up your sleeves and the lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef to deal with a hands-on approach to ensure effective dispatch of all flights with accurate specifications
• Instilling a culture of job pride and ownership and motivate the team to have the ability to adapt to stressful situations and deal with any emergencies or last-minute changes to production
• Planning production to the daily schedule and ensuring the exceptional DO & CO quality is maintained at its highest level with maximum efficiency in accordance with DO & CO regulations as set by the Quality Assurance team
• Establishing production of recipes that align with the set pricing structure and customer budget as well as controlling food costs
• Forward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations of the unit whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO (OTIF performance is maintained)
• Ensuring operations adhere to all SOP’s and ALL relevant Critical Control Points, Health and Safety, Food safety and all legal requirements
• Constantly performing quality control checks to ensure specifications are met on raw materials and finished products
• To build and maintain excellent working relationships with all departments, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that elevates the DO & CO reputation and any highlighted problems have an implemented solution
• Defining systems of working to ensure quality of product, problems are resolved with solutions and continuous improvement initiatives are instigated
• Driving success by proactively managing team performance, provide development and succession planning opportunities
• Taking responsibility for all your actions, support your team, and celebrate successes as a family

Qualifications

• Role model ability, leading a large team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to give our customers the best service with a problem-solving mentality
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Confidence in taking the lead as at times you will be required to manage the department
• Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service
• Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success
• The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies in order to gain optimal results
• Meticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track solutions
• Build strong relationships with the team, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best
• You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed
• Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our customers and the DO & CO family
• Have a great understanding and working knowledge of Operations and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• On-site role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status