Sous Chef

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic catering company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their team at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. The role involves overseeing food service, supporting the Head Chef, and ensuring the highest food quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in high-volume kitchens. Competitive benefits include free meals during shifts and opportunities for career development. Apply now!

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee

Monthly allowance at Benugo locations

Competitive rate

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick leave

Annual leave

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food production in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food service across the site.
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence.
• Develop new menu ideas with the culinary team.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Oversee stock levels and control.

Skills

Experience within high-volume kitchens

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

• Salaried Working Pattern: Full-time 5 Days Out of 7

Company Description

When we founded Benugo we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.

This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at Benugo National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.

Our catering outlets at the museum operate sever days a week, serving freshly prepared modern British lunch dishes, sandwiches, salads and cakes. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in delivering food production across the museum's cafes and events catering.

Shifts: 5 days out of 7, daytime

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Sous Chef role:

• Responsible for the delivery of food service across the site, and deputising for the Head Chef in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef teamis ofthe highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a high-volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkboxapp) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

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