Sous Chef - Central London

Sous Chef - Central London

Your Role

As a Sous Chef you are an integral part of the kitchen management team and report directly to the Executive Head Chef. You will contribute in the execution of all daily culinary operations and assist in supervising all culinary team members. Most importantly you will oversee service delivery and monitor food quality from the pass. As a Sous Chef you possess solid skills such as coaching, training, disciplining and mediating in conflicts. You are patient, empathetic and supportive towards you team. And of course, you show pride in your work and hold yourself and your team to highest standards.

You will of course be passionate about cooking, with an exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations and order of service; along with a deep appreciation of quality food and proven knowledge of production and cooking techniques.Finally, your extensive knowledge of the latest food trends and London restaurant scene will help you create an environment where you will not only delight our guest, but also excite and surprise them to create the ultimate culinary experience in London, that is anything but Standard!

As part of the kitchen management team, you will also assist in many various aspects of kitchen management, from the daily production of food and quality control of products, stock control, food hygiene and HACCP, recruitment, training and payroll.

Do you have what it takes to be a Sous Chef at The Standard

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You’ll intrinsically understand the unique microcosm and the context of our venues and city you represent.

While prior experience as a Sous Chef is always useful all are welcome at the Standard; you will have however an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests that enable us to not only pre-empt needs but foresee desires.

In addition to this you will also need…

• A proven track record in a similar Sous Chefor Senior Chef de Partie role with the ability to inspire and motivate, with experience ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’, large multi-site restaurant/kitchen or boutique hotel sector
• Professional culinary & food safety qualifications to a minimum of level 2 or 3
• To be highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Able to multi-task with excellent time management skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Experience and proficiency across a range of kitchen management disciplines including stock management control and menu planning; ideally gained in a high volume, fast-paced kitchen
• The ability to develop and deliver effective training to maintain consistent service standards throughout your team
• A flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work shifts, including weekends and some late nights

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be our Sous Chef, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.