Sous Chef - Science Museum

BaxterStorey; London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join their vibrant team at the Science Museum in London. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality, and leading the culinary team to deliver exceptional dishes. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive benefits, including free meals on shifts and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any location

Monthly allowance for use at any location

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Company sick leave

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts via Hapi app

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience within high-volume kitchens is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head Chef and manage the kitchen in their absence.
• Develop new menu ideas with the culinary team.
• Ensure highest food quality standards at all times.
• Oversee stock levels and control in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Maintain food safety and health standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Motivation

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 attraction.

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 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 with 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
• 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 Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders