Sous Chef

The Hippodrome Casino; London; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Hippodrome Casino as a Sous Chef in London's most exciting entertainment venue. We're looking for an experienced professional who excels in a high-pressure kitchen environment, possesses strong leadership and communication skills, and is eager to develop their career in a thriving culinary team.

Benefits

Access to Company pension scheme

Death in service cover (x2 salary)

20 days holiday plus 8 public holidays

Company sick pay (after one year's service)

Interest free season ticket loan

Subsidised foreign exchange and discount benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a Sous Chef in a high volume restaurant.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth running of the Kitchen.
• Ensuring high standards of best practice and service standards.
• Working closely with the Head Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Communication

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Sous Chef

Permanent / Full-time Management, Hospitality, Kitchen £40,190.00 (plus tips)

We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef to work at London’s most exciting entertainment venue, who will be dedicated to the Hippodrome with a desire to develop your career. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and be responsible for the smooth running of the Kitchen, whilst ensuring the highest standards of best practice and service standards are maintained.

IS THIS YOU? SOMEONE WITH:

• Natural leadership skills who is able to understand every individual in their team, utilise their strengths and develop them in areas where they require encouragement
• A strong but flexible personality who is comfortable in an environment with conflicting needs and has a proactive approach to resolving conflict
• A results focused approach with a desire to encourage collaboration to overcome resistance
• An organised outlook who understands the wider-context of a heavy workload and can prioritise with ease
• A pro-active disposition, who is highly motivated and proud of the standard of work they produce
• An exceptional communicator who instinctively changes their tone to get the best outcome

It is essential that you have at least two years’ experience as a Sous Chef in a high volume restaurant with proven standards and excellent reviews.

To work at the Hippodrome, you need to have fluent English language skills and good IT skills and be:

• Professional, positive and results focused
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure
• Forward thinking and continually looking for innovative ways to improve
• Eighteen years or over
• Eligible to work in the UK

The Hippodrome Casino offers a chance for you to work in a fantastic working environment, with the opportunity of professional development and promotion. In addition to your basic pay, after three months of service you will be entitled to:

• Access to the Company pension scheme
• Death in service cover (x2 salary)
• Holiday (20 days plus 8 public holidays)
• Company sick pay (after one year's service)
• An interest free season ticket loan
• Subsidised foreign exchange and discount benefits.