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On-site in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)
Our summary
- Salary
- £45,000 a year
About £2,990 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Holiday
- 38 days holiday
- Commute
- Cycle to work scheme
Skills
Nice to have
WSH Group is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in London.
The role
Job Type: Full Time, 45 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 per annum
What you'll do
- Support the Executive Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service.
- Produce food preparation across the operation, including functions and events in different areas of the business.
- Support the training, development and supervision of junior chefs, helping to maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment.
- Work closely with key members of the team to plan and deliver food requirements across all areas of the business.
- Ensure the smooth running of daily kitchen operations and the consistent delivery of the agreed menu offering.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency in line with expectations set by the Executive Chef.
- Support with pastry preparation and production when required. Previous pastry experience would be highly desirable, although you do not need to be a specialist Pastry Chef.
Qualifications
- Be driven by people and delivering the highest quality of food.
- Exemplary kitchen management practices and being an ambassador for Searcys legacy brand.
- Innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and restaurant menus.
- Create a professional working environment for the team ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef in Events, Hotels or Restaurants.
About WSH Group
WSH Group is a hospitality and catering business. Its advertised roles cover kitchen and food service positions such as chefs, catering assistants, kitchen porters, baristas and front-of-house staff, as well as management roles including chef managers, general manager and events manager.
Its careers page also lists branded operations such as Caterlink, Benugo, Genuine Dining and BM Caterers, and includes lounge hospitality work such as Lounge Host roles for the British Airways Lounge in Aberdeen.
In their own words
About the company & team
Searcys at The British Academy are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen brigade. As Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to create the finest quality dishes and help deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our clients and guests.
You will be based in the main kitchen, working alongside the wider brigade and supporting the senior culinary team across the operation. The role will also involve pastry work, so previous pastry experience is highly desirable, although you do not need to be a dedicated Pastry Chef.
The British Academy for the Promotion of Historical, Philosophical and Philological Studies is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and social sciences. It was established in 1902 and received its Royal Charter in the same year.
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 (dependent on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Annual celebration event
- Culinary development programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Chef incentive days
- Chef whites and shoes provided
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Additional information
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk
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