Sous Chef (Monday to Friday)

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Searcys is looking for a Sous Chef to join their team at RICS, where you will craft high-quality dishes and provide exceptional culinary experiences. This full-time role involves managing kitchen operations, leading a team, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Meals provided on shift

Your birthday off

A day off to volunteer or support a charity

Culinary development programs

Chef Whites and shoes provided

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain professional standards and meet client expectations.
• Strong delegation and influencing skills.
• Good report writing and financial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead chefs, bakers, and kitchen porters.
• Ensure staff are trained in menu, equipment, and procedures.
• Support development of food & beverage offerings.

Skills

Passion for food and customer service

Experience in managing and training teams

Excellent supervisory and communication skills

Analytical problem-solving abilities

Job description

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Company Description

Searcys is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team at RICS. At RICS, you will have the opportunity to craft high-quality dishes and provide exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. You will be part of a structured team, working closely to create the perfect dining experience.

About RICS

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

Benefits for a Sous Chef at Searcys include:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (depending on role)
• Access to discounts and communication portals
• Employee assistance program
• Meals provided on shift at our venues
• Your birthday off
• A day off to volunteer or support a charity
• Culinary development programs with WSH
• Chef incentive days
• Chef Whites and shoes provided

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

As a Sous Chef, you will support the daily kitchen operations, creating exquisite dishes using top-quality ingredients, and fostering a positive, nurturing environment within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead chefs, bakers, kitchen porters, and work experience team, including skills development
• Ensure staff are trained in menu, equipment, and procedures
• Support development of food & beverage offerings, including menu planning and execution
• Support achievement of sales and gross profit targets
• Coordinate with the Head Chef on content, costing, and pricing
• Oversee food orders and equipment procurement
• Accurately forecast food volumes to meet peak demands

Qualifications

• Passion for food and customer service
• Experience in managing and training teams
• Ability to maintain professional standards and meet client expectations
• Good report writing and financial skills
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Strong delegation and influencing skills
• Analytical problem-solving abilities

Additional Information

Join a historic company established in 1847, providing opportunities to work at prestigious events, gain mentorship, and be part of a storied legacy in hospitality. For more about Searcys, visit our website.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitality