Sous Chef - Events Kitchen in London

Job description

Job Description

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Sous Chef to join our Events team. This service is critical to the success of any guest experience, providing a quality menu in conjunction with high levels of dining service within the function rooms or Ballroom. This position will have a great passion for quality food and ingredients and be able to work flexibly within a kitchen brigade.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
• Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Events Kitchen operation
• Produce all food required for the assigned kitchen
• Is responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen, food production, and food storage areas and always ensures a high standard of food safety.
• Always follow technical worksheets and recipes as assigned to ensure consistency.
• Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision values and core principles HSH
  
  

General Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of food and ingredients and understanding of current culinary trends and classics.
• Experience of a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel or Michelin star
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.
  
  

Your Financial Wellbeing

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan
  
  

Your Medical Care

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
  
  

Your Daily Health Routine

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
  
  

Other Perks

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
  
  

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English