Sous Chef - Private Members Restaurant (Monday to Friday) - London

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

Job summary

Join a prestigious establishment as a Sous Chef in a private members' restaurant in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a historic venue, ensuring food quality and consistency while managing kitchen operations. You'll be part of a dynamic team, contributing to menu development and creating new dishes. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including discounts and a pension scheme. This is your chance to grow in a renowned hospitality legacy and make your mark in the culinary world.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment in the Searcys pension scheme

Overtime paid

Up to 31 days annual leave

Employee assistance program

Enrolment in Searcys Champagne School

Meals on shift at venues

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday day off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing product ordering, HACCP, Health & Safety, and daily kitchen operations.
• Overseeing all aspects of A La Carte lunch and dinner service.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Self-Motivation

Education

Formal Culinary Training

Job description

Sous Chef - Private Members Restaurant (Monday to Friday) - London

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

The role involves deputising for the Senior Sous Chef and managing the Pegasus kitchen, supporting daily kitchen operations. This position is Monday to Friday.

The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple, located on the Thames and featuring a Georgian-style event hall and a three-acre private garden, is one of Searcys' most prestigious venues.

Benefits include:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment in the Searcys pension scheme
• Monday to Friday work schedule
• Overtime paid
• Up to 31 days annual leave (role dependent)
• Access to discounts and communication portals
• Employee assistance program
• Enrolment in Searcys Champagne School
• Meals on shift at venues
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday day off
• Volunteer day

Job Description

The Sous Chef will ensure food quality and consistency, following approved recipes for the private members' restaurant.

Salary: £37,000 plus gratuities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing product ordering, HACCP, Health & Safety, and daily kitchen operations.
• Overseeing all aspects of A La Carte lunch and dinner service.
• Organising stock and ingredients, managing waste and food costs.
• Maintaining storage standards.
• Contributing to menu development and new dish creation.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Join a historic company established in 1847, working at London's prestigious events and gaining valuable experience from seasoned professionals. Be part of Searcys' storied legacy in hospitality.

For more about Searcys' history, visit our website.