Sous Chef

Our Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon serves an extraordinary selection of teas, our famous fluffy scones and delicious sandwiches 7 days a week for all those special occasions. The Tea Salon also specialises in private dining hosting an array of events from charity balls to private birthday parties for up to 500 guests. 

We are currently looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a creative flair to maximise our potential on hosting an array of events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in a busy restaurant working with the finest ingredients with a team of 5 senior chefs. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Working with the Senior Team to ensure the food is delivered to the highest standard in the section of responsibility
• Being creative, looking at new ideas and menu's to push the team further 
• Check the Section for standards regularly ensuring that all audits and temperature checks are completed
• Take ownership of the stocktake and feedback any key indicators to the Head chef
• Work closely with the Restaurant team to ensure a collaborative partnership between front and back of house
• Communicate effectively ensuring that the teams are aware of the menu
• Demonstrate high levels of planning, organising, and time management to drive the operational execution across the section
• Ensure adherence to company policies, controls and standards (e.g. due diligence, cleanliness, and HSE)
• Deliver feedback and coach the team on a regular basis, ensuring achievement is recognised by the senior team

We expect the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience:

• Experience as a Sous Chef within a quality restaurant, with a background in high end eventing and banqueting. 
• Knowledge of Afternoon and High Tea
• Willing to learn and grow as well as teach
• Passionate about food and developing new ideas
• Staying organised