Sous Chef - Stamford Bridge, London

Location: Stamford Bridge, Chelsea  
Job Type: Permanent Role
Hours: 40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)

About Us:

As a member of the Chelsea team you will become part of a long and proud history in the heart of iconic west London, which dates back to the club’s founding in 1905. Since that time the club has won every major domestic and international trophy, being crowned English, European and world champions in the process. 

Chelsea are a club which proudly strives to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch, as shown by the further success of our Women’s and Academy sides, as well as the excellent work in the community undertaken by the Chelsea Foundation, while engaging with our many supporters from a wide range of backgrounds at home in the UK and around the world. 

If you’re motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you’ve got a place here at Chelsea! 

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for Sous Chef with an exceptional flair for cooking, superb organizational skills, and an unwavering attention to detail.

• Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
• Cooking and preparing good quality dishes
• Assisting the Head Chef to create menu, recipes and develop dishes
• Supervising all kitchen sections
• Supervising, motivating, and working closely with other chefs of all levels
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices
• Ensuring food quality product and standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assisting with stock taking stock taking and ordering, staff planning
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulation including sanitary and food safety guidelines
• Deputize for head Chef on his absence

Must Haves/qualified by demonstrable experience to the level required:

• NVQ Level 3 in Food and Preparation diploma or equivalent.
• Food Safety Level 2.
• Confirmed knowledge of COSHH.
• Experience minimum 1 full year  working experience  within restaurant / hotel
• Must be able to delegate tasks to junior team members

Nice to Haves:

• Able to cook with fresh and seasonal product .
• Previous experience in restaurant  in managing members of a team

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 
 
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.  

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.