Sous Chef (Monday to Friday)

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Venue discount across Searcys venues

Pension scheme enrollment

Up to 38 days annual leave

Meals provided on shift

Your birthday off

Job summary

Searcys is seeking a Sous Chef at its London venue (RICS) to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The role requires a genuine passion for creating high-quality dishes using premium ingredients, while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.

You will work closely with colleagues to maintain standards, drive performance, and ensure guest satisfaction across every service. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and develop kitchen staff.
• Strong communication with team and management.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and service.
• Understanding of cost controls and inventory.
• Passion for great cuisine and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead chefs, bakers, and kitchen porters; mentor staff.
• Ensure training on menu, equipment, and procedures.
• Support development of the food and beverage offer; calendar delivery.
• Deliver forecasted Gross Profit Margin within budget.
• Coordinate with Head Chef on content, costing and pricing.
• Manage food orders and light equipment orders.
• Forecast food volumes for peak periods.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Job description

Company Description

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at RICS. At RICS you will get a chance to create the finest quality of dishes and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. You will be part of a structured team, that you will work closely with to create the perfect dinning experience.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the worlds leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction.Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

As a Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Culinary development programme with WSH
• Chef incentive days
• Chef Whites and shoes provided

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £40k - £45k (depending on experience)

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team and support the day to day running of the kitchen. As a Searcys Sous Chef, you will have a genuine interest in creating the finest dishes, using the very best ingredients.

You will work closely with the team, ensuring to create a nurturing a positive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and leadership of the chefs, bakers, kitchen porters, work experience team including skills development.
• Ensure the staffis trained in all aspects of menu, equipment, and procedure
• Support the development of the food & beverage offer, “Menu Planner Calendar” and the delivery by the operational team.
• Ensure the delivery of agreed sales Gross Profit Margin as budgeted.
• Coordinate with Searcys HeadChef, ensuring all content is correctly allocated, costed and priced correctly.
• Manages all “food” orders and in ordering of light equipment.
• Help forecast accurately food volume to ensure can offer full proposition and offer even at peak volumes trading periods.

Qualifications

• You thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
• You draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
• You provide a professional service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.
• Good understanding of report writing and financial management.
• Possess excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Good delegation and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
• Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk