Sous Chef - Barbican Centre

Benugo Limited; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Sous Chef at a vibrant café/restaurant in the heart of London. Join a dynamic team dedicated to serving high-quality food in a bustling environment. This role offers the chance to collaborate with experienced chefs to innovate menu offerings while leading a talented kitchen team. Enjoy a supportive culture that values inclusivity and career progression, along with attractive benefits including free meals and employee discounts. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and looking for a fulfilling career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee

Monthly allowance at Benugo locations

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick leave

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume kitchens is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Head Chef and deputising in their absence.
• Ensuring food quality and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

High Volume Kitchen Experience

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Benugo Barbican Centre.

TheBarbican Kitchenis located in the Barbican Estate in the City of London. An all year Café/Restaurant open from 10am to 8pm - Monday to Sunday. The restaurant serves freshly made pizza, sandwiches, salads, and a selection of street food.

Shifts: 5 days out of 7, daytime

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef teamis ofthe highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a high volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers & fitness providers via Perkbox
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!