An exciting and rare opportunity has become available to work for a leading and pioneering Luxury catering company. Renowned for delivering exceptional food, beautifully crafted menus and exquisite plating.
You will be able to work in some of London's most iconic buildings ranging from Palaces, Museums, Galleries and Guildhalls to list just a few.
You will be working alongside extremely talented chefs who have both experience and knowledge in abundance. We are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join this talented team.
This role will suit somebody who is established within the events industry or who is looking for an exciting new challenge.
Personal Attributes:
- Previous Senior Sous chef experience.
- Well versed and passionate in the techniques regarding food preparation.
- A problem solver with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think on their feet.
- Customer focused, with a positive attitude.
- Ideal candidate will have experience of a range of catering events from small intimate dinners to large conference and exhibitions.
- Adaptable and flexible
- Eager to deliver a high standard of catering provision.
- Organised with a high attention to detail.
The role:
- As well as working on events, a key element of the role is cooking and presenting tastings to clients.
- Prepping and plating restaurant quality food for some of the UK's most prestigious and high-profile events, the successful candidate will work very closely with the Executive Head Chef, Head Chef, Head of Canapes and the rest of the brigade to develop and action new food concepts.
- You will be able to bring your ideas and given the freedom to push boundaries. You will be given the opportunity to learn new methods and skills.
You:
- We are seeking a highly organised and creative chef with strong communication skills.
- The successful candidate will need to work well in a team, as well as autonomously, managing their time independently but also overseeing the tasks and work of their team.
- Creating a positive relationship with the other chefs is essential. In addition to being a hands-on leader in the kitchen.
- Poses a good nature, reliable and flexible with hours and hard-working attitude.
The Benefits:
- This is a great company to work for, offering training in new techniques and encouraging self-growth.
- The company prides itself on its superb food, creative, highly personal approach.
- Competitive Salary: £38,000 - £40,00 Basic salary. Estimated £55,000 - £60,000 with over time.
- Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00, with evenings and weekends when required as paid overtime.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Personal Day.
- Pension.
- Bike to work scheme.
- 20 -25 days holiday.
- Closed between Christmas and New Year (will not affect holiday days!)