Sous Chef

The Ritz London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz London is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join their Kitchen Brigade. This position requires culinary expertise and leadership, with responsibilities in food preparation, quality control, and innovation in a fine dining environment. Candidates must have extensive culinary experience and relevant qualifications, ensuring a renowned level of service and presentation in the kitchen.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Instant reward and recognition scheme

28 holidays (including bank holidays)

Employee discount scheme

Free laundry service for uniform

Social events and activities

Season ticket loan

Wellness treatments

Employee mental health assistance

Training Fund Assistance

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience and knowledge.
• Relevant experience in a Five-star or fine dining property.
• Great command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preparation and service of food.
• Ensure consistency across all menus and drive innovation.
• Oversee junior team members and maintain kitchen standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Organisational skills

Culinary techniques

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Culinary degrees or qualifications

Job description

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Located between the bustling Piccadilly and the calm oasis of Green Park, The
Ritz London hotel offers the height of opulence with luxurious bedrooms,
Michelin star dining and world-renowned Afternoon Tea. At every opportunity,
our employees create a positive, memorable, and magical experience for both our
customers and colleagues.

POSITION
OVERVIEW

We have an exciting opportunity for a
talented and motivated individual to join our team at The Ritz London within
the Kitchen Brigade as a Sous Chef.

As a Sous Chef, you will work closely
with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chefs, Premier Sous Chef, and Senior
Sous Chef to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen. You will
be responsible for assisting with the daily preparation and service of food
while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. This role
demands a strong leadership presence, the ability to oversee junior team
members, and an in-depth knowledge of advanced culinary techniques and
Michelin-level standards. Additionally, you will be instrumental in ensuring
consistency across all menus, from execution to plating, and will be expected
to drive innovation and contribute to the continued success of the kitchen.
Your expertise in fine dining will ensure that each dish meets the exceptional
standards The Ritz London is renowned for.

ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive culinary experience and knowledge
• Culinary
  degrees or qualifications
• A passion for
  food and cooking
• Relevant
  experience in a Five-star or fine dining property
• Possess the
  ability to work under pressure and have strong organisational skills
• Great command
  of the English language
• Display a
  polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests

OUR
BENEFITS

• Highly
  competitive salary within the luxury London Hotel sector
• Instant reward
  and recognition scheme
• 28 holidays
  (including bank holidays)
• Employee
  discount scheme for Ritz goods and external providers
• Free laundry
  service for tailored uniform
• Social events
  and activities
• Season ticket
  loan
• CODE
  Hospitality App
• Wellness
  treatments: massage, chiropody and more
• Employee
  mental health assistance helpline
• Training Fund
  Assistance

Eligibility: In line with the requirements
of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be
eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK or
must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence
of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment
process.

Due the high volume of applicants, if
you have not heard from us within 10 days, please consider your application to
be unsuccessful.