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Sous Chef Events

Searcys

London

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GBP 25,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 days ago

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An exciting opportunity awaits as a Sous Chef in a high-end events space, collaborating with a Michelin-starred chef. This role involves overseeing meal preparation, leading a talented kitchen brigade, and developing innovative menus. Join a vibrant atmosphere where outstanding service and premium-quality food are at the forefront. Enjoy industry-leading benefits including generous annual leave, discounts across venues, and opportunities for professional growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you.

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Access to everyday discounts

Chef whites provided

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift

Quarterly chef incentives

Birthday off

Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy

At least 2 years' experience in production or event work.
Strong foundation in Health and Safety and Food Safety.

Oversee preparation and presentation of meals across Hall and Events.
Lead the brigade team in menu planning and development.
Manage food production and control storage areas.

Culinary Skills

Menu Development

Health and Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Formal Culinary Training

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef for events for our brand new opening, this will be collaborating with World renowned Michelin starred Chef Georgio Locatelli and situated in the newly refurbished Sainsburys wing in The National Gallery.

This high-end, fast-paced events space offers an exceptional dining experience to both regular Gallery guests and international visitors. Searcys pride themselves on delivering outstanding service, premium-quality food, and a vibrant atmosphere.

As a Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

50% discount across Searcys venues
Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role and location)
Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
Chef whites provided
Employee assistance programme
Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
Quarterly chef incentives
Birthday off
Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy

Working 5 days over 7

Gallery opening hours are 10-6 excluding Fridays that will be 10-9.

Responsibilities:

To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across the Hall and Events.
To lead and drive the brigade team in the planning and development of menus, dishes and concepts.
To create new menu specifications, including costing sheets.
To provide guidance to the junior chefs and porters.
To be responsible for ordering and managing food production.
To control each sections' food storage area, maintaining them to a high standard.
To keep a record of food production volumes, waste, stock holding and food costs concerns.
Formal culinary training, with at least 2 years' experience within production or event work.
Good foundation of Health and Safety, Food Safety and COSHH.
Strong organisational skills.
Highly developed attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk.

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