Sous Chef Full Time £47K – £48.5K (incl. Tronc) 5 Days Week (Monday-Sunday) 45 hours per week Kings Cross The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world, with an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, and are now looking for a talented individual to join our Kitchen leadership team as Sous Chef .
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Your roleAs Sous Chef you are an integral part of the kitchen management team and report directly to the Head Chef and Executive Chef. You will contribute to the execution of all daily culinary operations and assist in supervising all culinary team members delivering an extensive food service across Isla, Double Standard, The Library Lounge, In-Room Dining and Events, as well as for our high-profile pop-ups and guest chef collaborations.Most importantly you will oversee service delivery and monitor food quality from the pass. You will therefore have an exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations, order of service, production, and cooking techniques, as well as a deep appreciation of quality food and the London restaurant scene.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, even in the most stressful situations. And of course, you show pride in your work and hold yourself and your team to highest standards.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.Do you have what it takes to be a Sous Chef at The StandardStandard People are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. With this in mind, you will need to be upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy kitchen environment and can manage multiple tasks with ease.Prior experience as a Sous Chef is essential for this role, as well as an uncompromised and natural flair for service and the ability to build genuine relationships across the hotel. xwzovoh In addition to this you will also needA proven track record in a similar Sous Chef or 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 sectorTo be highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactionsAble to multi-task with excellent time management skills and a high level of attention to detailExperience and proficiency across a range of kitchen management disciplines including stock management control and menu planning; ideally gained in a high volume, fast-paced kitchenThe ability to develop and deliver effective training to maintain consistent service standards throughout your teamFull-time availability and flexibility to work Monday-SundayWe 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 wed 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.Benefits Include Starting salary of £47K, increasing to £48.5K after probationMeals on DutyUniform Provided28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with servicePension SchemeLife Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being serviceMembership to Headspace Meditation appDiscount platform including GYMWorldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platformEmployee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse propertiesIn-house Experience ProgrammeF&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised trainingSeason Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work SchemeSocial Committee with regular monthly social activities…