Sous Chef - Science Museum

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their vibrant team at a prestigious location in London. This exciting role involves leading a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring the highest food quality, and collaborating on innovative menu ideas. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, this company offers a supportive environment where your culinary talents can flourish. Enjoy a range of benefits including free meals, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing organization. If you’re passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any location

Monthly allowance for Benugo locations

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick leave

Employee discounts at retailers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders support

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens is essential for this role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Head Chef and deputising in their absence.
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Experience in High-Volume Kitchens

Job description

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When we founded Benugo 23 years ago, 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 attractions.

Find out more about us at

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at the Science Museum in London.

Benugo at the Science Museum is a collection of cafes and a dinner-style restaurant. All outlets serve freshly made food such as burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads, and a selection of modern British mains.

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Shifts: 5 days out of 7, daytime

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly to the Head Chef and deputising 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
• Ensuring the performance of the chef team is of the highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensuring all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within 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 and exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders