Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Team • Creative Cuisine & Growth

Firmdale Hotels; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Service charge

Health cashplan

Discounted cinema tickets

Gym membership

Complimentary meals

Referral bonus

Flexible scheduling

Dry cleaning service

Enhanced holiday allowance

Season ticket loan

Training and English lessons

Social events and fitness

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Volunteer day

Design Hotels discounts

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels, located at Charlotte Street Hotel in London, invites applications for a Sous Chef to lead and develop our kitchen team, delivering outstanding culinary experiences in a vibrant, service-focused environment.

In this role you will mentor staff, maintain top standards of food knowledge and safety, and contribute to a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Two years proven experience in a similar role within a high-quality kitchen.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for food.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Dedication to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team to achieve excellence in food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food knowledge and culinary techniques.
• Organise and manage the kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to guarantee seamless service.
• Uphold a commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create memorable dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Job description

Firmdale Hotels, located at Charlotte Street Hotel in London, invites applications for a Sous Chef to lead and develop our kitchen team, delivering outstanding culinary experiences in a vibrant, service-focused environment.

In this role you will mentor staff, maintain top standards of food knowledge and safety, and contribute to a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within a renowned hospitality group.