Sous Chef

Sous Chef
Imperial London Hotels Group based at Tavistock Hotel
40 hours a week (5 days out of 7 days weekly rota)
£43,000.00 + Benefits
Are you a skilled and organised team player?
Do you have a passion for cooking and experimenting with flavours?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. As a Sous Chef, you'll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for our guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the Head Chef to develop the seasonal menu, manage food costs whilst minimising wastage and support in overseeing the kitchen's day-to-day operations.
Key Duties:
To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and specialised dishes to the highest quality incorporating cultural and dietary needs as required.
Ensure that appropriate methods of cooking and presentation are used to maintain high standards of service.
Conducts quality control checks of goods received (i.e. fresh meat, fish), ensuring legal and quality standards are maintained.
Why Join Us?
As an experienced Sous Chef, we are committed to supporting your career growth. We offer a variety of internal and external training courses to help you develop the skills needed to progress into a Head Chef role.
Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive kitchen. You'll be part of a dedicated team that ensures every dish is prepared to perfection, creating meals that captivate every guest. Nestled opposite the picturesque Russell Square Gardens in the vibrant heart of Bloomsbury, London. The Tavistock Hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.
What We're Looking For:
3 Years Experience as a Sous Chef in the Hotel Industry
Level 3 Supervising Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification
Stock taking experience
Menu costing experience
Experience in a busy, large-scale operation to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set deadlines
Experience in complying with Health & Safety requirements
Strong foundation in cooking techniques
Passion for food
Team-oriented attitude
Creative flair for presentation
Eye for perfection
Problem-solving skills
Happy in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work varied shifts such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends
What's in it for you?
28 Days Holiday pro-rata increasing with length of service up to 33 days
Free meals on duty
Uniform & dry-cleaning
Workplace pension scheme
£300 Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee recognition
Employee awards
Social events
Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets
Early Pay - Instantly access a portion of the pay you've already earned
Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers (via Each Person)
Nursery Scheme via Each Person (subject to eligibility)
Mental health first aiders support & well-being
Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action
You can explore additional benefits here:
About Us:
With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.
We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.
Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level and contribute to our new generation of hoteliers? Please reach out to us today!

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