Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef - The Dog and Fox, Wimbledon Village

About us:

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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: The Dog and Fox, Wimbledon Village

Are you a passionate and experienced chef with a flair for creating exceptional fresh food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a talent for leading a large team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Dog and Fox, a renowned 25-bedroom boutique hotel in the heart of Wimbledon Village, is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. With a strong focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, banqueting for weddings, and creating memorable dining experiences, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Head Chef in leading and managing a large kitchen team, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all areas of food production.
2. Oversee the preparation and delivery of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banqueting services, including weddings and private events.
3. Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality dishes in line with our seasonal menu and guest preferences.
4. Maintain impeccable food safety standards, including health & safety compliance and hygiene practices.
5. Manage stock levels and food ordering, ensuring minimal wastage and maintaining budget control.
6. Work closely with the Head Chef to develop new menus and seasonal offerings, keeping the culinary experience fresh and exciting.
7. Ensure smooth service, particularly during high-pressure events like weddings and large banquets, by coordinating with the front-of-house team.
8. Provide training and development for junior kitchen staff, maintaining high morale and standards within the team.
9. Assist with maintaining kitchen equipment and keeping the working environment organized, clean, and safe.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a fresh food-focused kitchen, ideally within a hotel or banqueting environment.
2. Experience managing and motivating a large, diverse kitchen team.
3. Strong background in banqueting and events, with the ability to deliver high-quality food for weddings, private functions, and corporate events.
4. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering consistently excellent food to our guests.
5. Knowledge of food safety systems and relevant certifications (e.g. HACCP, Food Hygiene).
6. Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
7. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, positive approach to leadership.
8. Ability to thrive under pressure and work efficiently during peak service times.

What we offer our Sous Chefs:

1. Access to our Sous Chef - Head Chef development Programme: the majority of our head chefs are internal appointments
2. Autonomy to create your own menus and specials, alongside your Head Chef
3. Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification
4. Access to regular culinary masterclasses and training days to boost your skills
5. Free meals
6. 20% discount in all Young's pubs and hotels
7. Share save Scheme
8. Company Pension Scheme
9. 28 Days Holiday per year