Sous Chef

Clermont Hotel Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a passionate and driven individual to support the Head Chef in a prestigious London hotel. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety are maintained. With a focus on excellence and personal development, you will be part of a vibrant environment that values teamwork and creativity. Enjoy a range of benefits including discounted hotel rates, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional growth through accredited qualifications. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact!

Benefits

Discounted hotel rates

Interest free season ticket loans

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Pension and Healthcare Schemes

Wagestream access

Recommend a friend scheme

Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Discounts and cashback through online portal

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a high volume kitchen.
• Ability to coach and manage a kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen and managing the team.
• Ensure health and safety rules are followed and coach Chef de Partie's.

Skills

Leadership in high volume kitchen

Cooking techniques

Dish presentation

Health and safety compliance

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Culinary qualification

Accredited qualifications up to Level 7

Job description

The Royal Horseguards is a stunning 5 star hotel overlooking the River Thames, close to The Embankment and Trafalgar Square. The hotel has 282 bedrooms, restaurant, bar and terrace area as well as exceptional banqueting facilities at one of London's most prestigious conference and banqueting venues, One Whitehall Place.

The Role

This role supports the Head Chef in running the kitchen and you will be helping to manage the team, delegate and organise tasks and duties. You will also ensure all health and safety rules are followed, and coach the Chef de Partie's on cooking techniques, dish presentation and allergens. You will cook alongside the team, creating a variety of dishes and work across all areas of the kitchen, including banqueting, Afternoon Tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

What we look for

• Previous experience within a high volume kitchen preferably in a leadership role.
• Has a real drive to grow career in the hospitality industry
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Empathetic and able to build relationships
• An open personality who is relaxed and natural in their interactions
• Has excellent communication skills and leadership potential
• Accurate with good attention to detail
• Can demonstrate commercial awareness within the context of their role and has previous experience within a similar environment

What's in it for you?

• Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group
• Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Pension and Healthcare Schemes
• Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday
• Generous recommend a friend scheme
• Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)
• Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal