Sous Chef - Private Members Restaurant (Monday to Friday)

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious venue as a Sous Chef, where you will manage kitchen operations and ensure food quality. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, generous gratuities, and the opportunity to work in a historic Georgian-style event hall. Enjoy benefits like a 50% discount across venues, enrolment in a pension scheme, and meals provided during shifts. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and looking for a supportive environment to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Overtime paid

Up to 31 days of annual leave

Meals provided on shift

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

Your birthday off

A day off for volunteering or charity work

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant environment, cooking A La Carte dishes.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, HACCP, Health and Safety, and daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee all aspects of A La Carte lunch and dinner dishes.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Education

Formal Culinary Training

Job description

Sous Chef - Private Members Restaurant (Monday to Friday)

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Company Description

Searcys is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team at the private members' restaurant in the Honourable Society of The Inner Temple.

About the Role: As the Sous Chef, you will deputise and manage the Pegasus kitchen during the Senior Sous Chef's absence, supporting daily operations across the kitchen department. This position is Monday to Friday.

About the Venue: The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple, located on the Thames, is a historic Georgian-style event hall surrounded by a three-acre private garden. It is one of Searcys' most prestigious venues.

Benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Overtime paid
• Up to 31 days of annual leave (depending on role)
• Access to discounts and communication portals
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift at venues
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off
• A day off for volunteering or charity work

Job Description:

As a key member of the kitchen team, you will ensure food quality and consistency by following approved recipes for the private members' restaurant. The salary is £37,000 plus generous gratuities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage ordering, HACCP, Health and Safety, and daily kitchen operations
• Oversee all aspects of A La Carte lunch and dinner dishes
• Organise stock and ingredients, monitor waste and stock levels
• Maintain storage standards
• Support development of new recipes, menus, and dishes for Pegasus

Qualifications:

• Formal culinary training
• Experience in a restaurant environment, cooking A La Carte dishes
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety standards
• Strong organisational skills
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Creative, personable, and outgoing personality

Additional Information:

Join the UK's oldest caterer, founded in 1847, and work on prestigious London events, gaining mentorship and industry insights. For more about Searcys, visit our website.