Sous Chef (Events)

Vertiq Hospitality Partners B.V.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary dry-cleaned uniform

Free meals on duty

Medical cash plan

Discounted hotel & F&B rates (Marriott

Enhanced family friendly policy

Job summary

Bankside Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef (Events) to lead our event kitchen teams under the Head Chef, ensuring quality, safety, and timely execution across all functions.

You will manage event kitchen staff, uphold high presentation standards, control costs, and collaborate with event planners and service staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a base salary of £48,410 plus a Company Tronc Scheme, with exposure to a variety of high-profile London events.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Sous Chef or CDP ready for next step.
• Proven commercial or restaurant kitchen experience.
• Attention to detail and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head Chef to oversee event kitchen operations from prep to plate.
• Lead event kitchen teams during service ensuring timely execution and consistency.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness and presentation per health codes and policies.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff, especially in high-pressure settings.
• Manage inventory, supplier coordination and cost controls while maintaining quality.
• Assist in staff scheduling and performance management when Head Chef is unavailable.
• Communicate effectively with event planners, service staff, and management.

Skills

Event kitchen operations

Team leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Inventory management

Cost control

Communication

Job description

Join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef (Events) at Bankside Hotel! Offering a base salary of £48,410.00 + Company Tronc Scheme.

Who we are!

Voted one of the 'Best Places to Work in Hospitality'. Sitting consistently in the top tier of all the hotels in London on Trip Advisor, Bankside Hotel is a social hub for anyone, guest or local, with a passion for culture, art and food. If this sounds like something you'd like to get involved with we would love to hear from you!

What we Expect From You;

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations for all events, from prep to plate.
• Lead event kitchen teams during service, ensuring timely execution, consistency, and excellence.
• Uphold rigorous standards of food safety, cleanliness, and presentation in accordance with health codes and company policies.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to perform at their best especially during high-pressure.
• Manage inventory, supplier coordination, and cost controls to stay within budget while maintaining quality.
• Assist in staff scheduling and performance management when the Head Chef is unavailable.
• Communicate effectively with event planners, service staff, and management to ensure seamless food service across all functions.

We are looking for someone who…

• Has interest in culinary arts and cooking
• Has either been working as a Sous Chef already or a CDP who is ready for thier next step
• Proven commercial or restaurant kitchen experience
• Pays attention to detail
• Strong communication and organizational skills

What do we expect from you?

Be Natural

We want our people to be themselves, genuine and non-scripted.

We give you the space to be yourself , so show us who you really are!z

Make It Easy

Be flexible; respond quickly and positively to the changing requirements of the business.

Make it easy for our guests, and your fellow team members, communicate effectively and be creative.

Feel Empowered

We want our Banksiders to take charge and change the game.

Take personal responsibility and initiative to resolve niggles in your own way.

Belong

Show love towards our guests and your team! We are looking for someone who understands their individual value within Bankside and who wants to be part of the development of the local area as well as the hotel.

Show passion towards internal product knowledge, our local area and continuously develop this knowledge.

In return for being a great Foodand Beverage Assistant we will treat you to benefits such as:

• Complimentary dry-cleaned uniform
• Free Meals on duty
• Medical Cash Plan
• Discounted Hotel and F&B rates globally with Marriott
• Enhanced Family Friend Policy

Bankside; #whereyoubelong