Sous Chef - Westminster Abbey

Benugo Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location

Monthly allowance at any Benugo location

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Benugo Limited is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at the renowned Westminster Abbey. The successful candidate will oversee food production for the café and events catering, ensuring the highest quality and standards are maintained.

The role involves leading the chef team, developing new menu ideas, and deputizing for the Head Chef. Benefits include free lunch, competitive salary of £14 per hour, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience within a high-volume kitchen is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food service across the site and deputize for the Head Chef.
• Develop new menu ideas with the Head Chef.
• Motivate and lead the chef team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Experience in high-volume kitchen

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join the team at the world famous Westminster Abbey.

Our cafe at Westminster Abbey operates seven days a week, offering freshly prepared lunch dishes and afternoon tea service. The Sous Chef will support food production for the café and events catering.

Salary: £14 per hour + TRONC

Shifts: 5 days out of 7, daytime

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Sous Chef role:

• Responsible for the delivery of food service across the site, and deputising for the Head Chef 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 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
• 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 kitchen
• 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 Perkboxapp) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders