Sous Chef / Second Chef

with experience in a high-volume hotel kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a focus on delivering consistent, high-quality food while keeping the team efficient and motivated, is required to assist the Head Chef at a well-established hotel based in Central London.SALARY:

£38,613 per annum + TRONC + BenefitsLOCATION:

Central London (WC2B)JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS:

39 hours per weekJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a

Sous Chef / Second Chef

with experience in a high-volume hotel kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a focus on delivering consistent, high-quality food while keeping the team efficient and motivated.As the Sous Chef / Second Chef you will lead kitchen operations and help deliver exceptional food with passion and precision.Working as the Sous Chef / Second Chef you will have excellent attention to detail and will be able to motivate and manage a team.ABOUT THE COMPANYAwarded a Great Place to Work - The hotel fosters a vibrant culture that thrives on quality interactions, exceptional service, and a touch of fun in their daily endeavours. They define themselves by qualities such as confident, creative and personable. If these traits align with your own personality, then this is the perfect fit for you!From staff-themed lunches, sponsored charity walks, freshly baked cakes, the Executive Team serving a hot breakfast to the teams, and Town Hall presentations each month, they have a calendar of well-being events for the team that help them take a break and get to know other departments within the hotel.The hotel is committed to providing a sustainable future for its staff and the planet. For two consecutive years, it has received the Green Key award and is a part of the Future Plus programme which works towards activating and implementing initiatives for the hotel to support the environment, social responsibility, economic impact, diversity and inclusion, and climate.Apply now to join the team.DUTIESYour duties as a Sous Chef / Second Chef

will include:Assist the Head Chef with creation and execution of daily specials with all FandB outletsEnsure food is cooked, prepared and the presented to the required standardMaintain the Kitchens target Gross Profit % through the effective control of food costs, wastage and portion controlEnsure daily / weekly procedures including temperature checks, food labelling/dating and storage, together with relevant HandS procedures are carried out and that records are kept up to dateOrdering of stock and ensuring stock levels are kept at agreed levels in addition to being rotated systematicallyEnsure all food purchases support the hotels environmental and sustainability ethos and credentialsCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSLevel 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificationProven experience in a busy hotelStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a teamExcellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining food quality and consistencyBENEFITSCareer paths with paid learning and development courses including apprenticeshipsAccess to your earned wages whenever you need them via Wagestream

no need to wait for payday!Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on every shiftIntroduce a Friend bonus scheme earning you up to £300Free laundry and dry cleaning to save you moneyFree gym and Yoga classesday paid time off on your birthdayRegular social outings and parties (think team nights out at activity bars in London with free drinks, food, and lots of fun!)Paid volunteering dayLife assurance scheme24hr access to free and confidential employee assistance helplines (from financial and legal advice to counselling and well-being support)North Bank discount cardCashback plan for dental, vision and physiotherapy50% off food and drink in the hotel bar and restaurant for you and your friends/familyDiscounted room rates for you and your friends/familyAdditional access to discounted room rates at hotels worldwideAPPLY TODAYBy submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P13661Full-Time, Permanent Catering and Hospitality Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Central London. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.

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