Sous Chef STK

Melia Hotels International S.A.(Meliá); London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and vibrant team as a Sous Chef at a renowned upscale dining establishment in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity while working in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with a talented team to uphold the highest standards of food quality and service, while contributing to a globally recognized brand. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you. Experience the warmth and support of a company that values its employees and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

My MeliáRewards

Flexible compensation

Exclusive discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential for effective communication.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food quality and presentation standards in all outlets.
• Assist in training employees to reduce food waste.
• Represent the kitchen department in the absence of the Executive Head Chef.

Skills

Fluent in English

Knowledge of food handling

Knowledge of hygiene and food safety

Planning and organisation

Tools

Management tools

Job description

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Sous Chef STK

Area: Food & Beverage

Location: London, GB

“The world is yours with Meliá”

Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part of our extensive global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Be proud to belong to Meliá as we are proud of you.

Competitive Salary plus Overtime & Tronc

We are currently looking for Sous Chef to join our team at STK - ME London.

About STK Strand, WC2R 1HA

STK London, located at the iconic ME London Hotel on The Strand, offers an upscale dining experience blending high-quality cuisine with a lively, vibrant atmosphere. Known for our modern steakhouse concept, we pride ourselves on exceptional service, premium dishes, and a stylish setting. We’re seeking a dedicated Restaurant Manager to join our dynamic team and help deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

At STK London, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a globally recognized brand known for pushing culinary boundaries. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment, room for growth, and the chance to work alongside a passionate and talented team.

Mission: Together with the Head Chef, responsible for the implementation of centralized kitchen procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards, adapting operations to the hotel team, maintaining product and service quality levels and complying with HACCP requirements (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and company sustainability commitments.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. In the absence of the Executive Head Chef, represent the KITCHEN department.
2. Monitor service, Food & Beverage quality and presentation standards in all outlets. Work with the Outlet Managers to achieve the requirements as outlined by the clients and hotel standards.
3. Assist executive chef to establish and implement performance standards for the entire Kitchen team.
4. Be periodically, as dictated by rota, available in the loading bay to receive goods and inspect quality, quantity and that what was ordered was delivered.
5. Continuously seek ways to assist the Outlet management maximize their revenues and profits through Food and Beverage products.
6. Monitor and analyze the activities and trends of competitive restaurants, bars and other hotel’s banqueting departments.
7. Responsible for costing of all menus in all departments, to ensure items sold are correct to achieve budgeted food cost.
8. Assist in the training of employees, making sure that they have the skills necessary to ensure the reduction of food waste.

What we are looking for?

• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of food handling, hygiene and food safety.
• Knowledge in the use of management tools.
• Proactivity for excellence and high capacity in planning and organisation.

The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.

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Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present." Thanks to all our collaborators, we make it possible.

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