Sous Chef | Monday to Friday

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a creative and effective Sous Chef to join their team. The role involves preparing food service areas, ensuring meal service standards, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork and customer service skills, along with a food hygiene certificate. The position offers a vibrant working environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Discounts

Free Meals

Volunteer Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle Scheme

Referral Bonuses

Training

Social Events

Employee Assistance

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food service areas for the day's business.
• Ensure prompt service of all meals and compliance with standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas at the end of each shift.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Adaptability

Reliability

Listening Skills

Initiative

Good Verbal and Written English Skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000
Hours: 40 per week

A stunning B&I location in Shepherd's Bush for a new co-working community serving approximately 400 people daily. We offer breakfast, lunch, high-end hospitality, and pop-ups. The role operates Monday to Friday.

We have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Sous Chef to join our team at one of our fabulous locations in London.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare all food service areas for the day's business related to that meal service.
• Ensure prompt service of all meals and service standards are met at all times.
• Ensure preparation and presentation methods comply with company expectations.
• Prepare, set up, serve, clear, clean, and store food, beverages, or equipment required for daily service.
• Prepare all food for sale/service following hygiene and safety standards.
• Restock and replenish stocks and consumables during service, pre-empt customer needs, and ensure excellent customer service.
• Keep the front of house informed of food running out and prevent customer delays.
• Complete cleaning and hygiene duties as required.
• Serve customers, visitors, and guests according to company and client standards.
• Manage rubbish disposal and recycling appropriately.
• Assist in order preparation and placement.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in line with health & safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas at the end of each shift.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Notify the head chef of stock movements to ensure proper ordering for upcoming menus.

General Responsibilities:

• Attend all staff meetings as required.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, legislation, and company standards.
• Wear the correct uniform neatly and maintain high personal presentation standards.
• Conduct necessary checks such as food temperatures.
• Perform reasonable requests from management.
• Provide cover for colleagues when needed.
• Report hazards and ensure health & safety compliance.

Key personal skills and attributes:

• Teamwork, listening skills, initiative, personal hygiene, and behaviour standards; Food hygiene certificate preferred.
• Adaptability, reliability, honesty, customer service focus.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Ability to manage moderate heavy lifting.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation preferred.
• Benefits include discounts, free meals, volunteer leave, enhanced parental leave, cycle scheme, referral bonuses, training, social events, employee assistance, and career progression.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a better working environment.