Sous Chef

The Novotel London Bridge)  is a 4-star hotel located close to the South Bank (SE1 9HH) with Tate Modern, The Shard and St Paul's Cathedral just around the corner. There are 182 chic bedrooms, Gourmet Bar and Restaurant as well as fitness centre.

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team.

If you have a passion for working with people and creating great food – keep on readin

Your main responsibilities as a Sous Chef will include:

• • Assisting the Head Chef and the in the supervision of kitchen production, and to participating in the food production
  • Ensuring that the function provides the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins
  • Supervision of kitchen staff to maintain efficient and effective operations of the department
  • Proactively supporting senior managers to pursue the highest possible profitability of the department
  • Managing stock in order to minimise waste and maximise quality
  • Assisting in budgetary and payroll expense control as required
  • Monitoring and training junior staff to follow all applicable laws, especially in regards to food safety and sanitation

• Proven experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef

• Experience in a similar style of kitchen 

• Experience supervising and training junior kitchen staff

• Menu planning and development experience

• Experience managing stock control and ordering

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment

• Understanding of food cost control and budgeting

• Knowledge of health & safety regulations

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to deputise for the Head Chef in their absence

• Right to work in the UK 

Why join us?

•Personal development programs

•Complimentary meals on duty and uniforms

•Worldwide travel perks

•Pension scheme

•28 days holidays including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 5 extra days)

Information on the processing of your personal data

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Full information on the processing of candidates' personal data is available in our Employee Privacy Policy.