Sous Chef – Chets

Ennismore; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

TRONC scheme

Holidays 28 days

Pension & life insurance

Health cash plan

Mental health hotline

Partner perks

Free night at The Hoxton

Staff meals on shift

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

The Hoxton Shepherd’s Bush in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join Chet’s team. You’ll support the Head Chef, mentor a large kitchen crew, and help ensure smooth service with high hygiene standards.

You’ll lead by example, drive creative menu ideas, and uphold our brand standards while delivering memorable guest experiences. This role is based on-site in West London and offers strong progression within the Ennismore family.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams.
• Passion for creativity while upholding brand standards.
• You lead by example and empower your team.

Aufgaben

• Support the Head Chef in leading a large kitchen team.
• Nurture and develop talent, creating an environment that brings out the best in the team.
• Ensure operations run smoothly with orders and deliveries and uphold high food hygiene standards.
• Collaborate on ideas and techniques to keep the kitchen creative and dynamic.
• Drive standards while maintaining quality and integrity of the menu.
• Lead by example to ensure a great guest and team experience.

Kenntnisse

Sous Chef

Team leadership

Creativity in menu

Hospitality mindset

Team motivation

Jobbeschreibung

The Hoxton Shepherd's Bush | 65 Shepherd's Bush Grn, London W12 8QE, United Kingdom

We are looking for a experience Sous Chef to join the Chet's team.

The Hoxton Shepherd’s Bush is our fourth London Hoxton and located in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush, in the beating heart of an eclectic and diverse neighbourhood, with 237 playfully designed bedrooms and an all-day restaurant - Chet’s serving Thai American comfort food. Featuring a large open lobby with vintage seating and cosy corners, 237 bedrooms of different sizes, as well as a central wraparound bar and terrace, The Hoxton Shepherd’s Bush is perfectly located for exploring West London.

Chet’s: A Thai-Americana spot combining the fragrant flavours and smoky textures of Thailand and the surrounding region with comforts from the classic American diner in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Support the Head Chef in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team
• Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves
• Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high
• Work with our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there
• Think outside the box and drive standards, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• 2+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu
• A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self
• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary + participation in the TRONC scheme
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.