Sous Chef (Monday to Friday)

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Searcys as a Sous Chef at a prestigious venue, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. This role offers a competitive salary, industry-leading benefits, and the opportunity to work in a historic setting while contributing to London's renowned culinary landscape.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Overtime paid

Up to 31 days annual leave

Meals provided whilst on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday off

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' kitchen experience as Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of food safety management.

Responsibilities

• Deputise and run the kitchen in Senior Sous Chef's absence.
• Support the department for breakfast and a la carte services.
• Guide junior chefs in menu preparation and cooking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Formal culinary training

Level 2 Food Safety Management

Job description

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to be an integral part in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple.

The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple, situated on the banks of the Thames, is one of the few remaining Georgian style event halls in the City of London. Teamed with its surroundings of a three acre private garden, the Inner Temple is one of Searcys' most exquisite event venues.

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

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Monday to Friday role
• Overtime paid
• Up to 31days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Salary:£35,000, plus service charge and overtime

Hours:40 hours (Monday to Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

• To deputise and run the Pegasus kitchen in the Senior Sous Chef absence.
• To support the whole department of all elements for breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner.
• To provide guidance to junior chefs from the main kitchen including preparation, cooking and tastings of the core menu dishes.
• Oversee and organise stock and ingredients.
• To manage food and production levels by keeping a record of waste, stock holding and raise any food cost concerns.
• To assist with future menu creations.
• Formal culinary training
• At least 2 years' kitchen experience as Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef
• Level 2 Food Safety Management
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• Great team player

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 atwww.searcys.co.uk