Sous Chef at Tom Kerridge Restaurant

Corinthia London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

5.6 weeks holidays per annum

Complimentary meals on duty

Dry cleaning of uniform

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee our kitchen operations, prepare ingredients for the Head Chef, and maintain high standards of service in a 5-star environment.

You will plan daily duties, set targets to achieve excellence, and lead a professional team with strong communication skills. Luxury hospitality experience and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Oversee kitchen operations and supervise staff to ensure smooth food preparation.
• Plan and assign duties each morning and set daily targets for the team.
• Demonstrate strong leadership in high-pressure, luxury-hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operation and prepare ingredients for the Head Chef.
• Resolve conflicts and discipline the team as needed to maintain quality.
• Ensure food safety controls and cost controls are applied across sections.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Cost control

Food safety

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Food safety level 3

Job description

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

Kerridge’s Bar & Grill is the first London restaurant by Tom Kerridge and the Hand & Flowers team.

From Marlow we’ve brought much of our produce and inspiration to create wonderful dishes, and a relaxed and unstuffy eye for hospitality. All these have found a home in the extraordinary surroundings of Corinthia London.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the kitchen operation, preparing ingredients for the Head Chef and resolving conflicts whilst disciplining the team so that kitchen and food preparation activities run smoothly. You will also plan and assign duties to kitchen staff every morning and set targets for them to meet by the end of the day.

ABOUT YOU

• Flexibility to work 60 hours over 4 days a week
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality
• Excellent level of written and spoken English
• Relevant knowledge of Tom Kerridge’s work
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Ability and resilience to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Pride and attention to detail in your work
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests
• Luxury hospitality experience preferred
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to give precise instruction in the absence of the Head chef
• Demonstrate excellent skills in the following areas - kitchen management, cost control, kitchen leadership, food safety controls, excellent cooking skills across all section of the kitchen
• Artistic abilities
• Articulate and imaginative
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in a similar environment
• Food hygiene certificate
• Food safety level 3
• Competition or wards for cooking

ABOUT CORINTHIA

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s elegant, uplifting grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.

• Highly competitive salary
• 5.6 weeks’ holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.