Junior Sous Chef

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Luxury 5* Corporate Hotel brand, Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London. We are currently recruiting a proactive and driven Junior Sous Chef to be a part of our main Culinary Central Gem of the Hotel, the Kitchen Department.

Set within the historic wharfs and quays of East London, Canary Riverside Plaza is the only five-star independent hotel in Canary Wharf. The 142 spacious guest rooms and suites make for an incredibly comfortable stay, be it for business or leisure, offering stunning views of the River Thames and city beyond.

Enjoy the full five-star experience with access to the adjacent Health Club and Spa or indulge with afternoon tea on the sun-filled terrace at the Quadrato Restaurant. Quadrato Restaurant offers Italian inspired menus with flavours that are light, fresh and quintessentially Italian. The incredible view of the River Thames and London skyline are best enjoyed from the elegant terrace or on colder days, the soaring windows of the restaurant.

The adjacent Quadrato Bar & Lounge offers an array of signature cocktails, wine, beer and spirits and is the perfect place for pre-dinner drinks or a night cap. Adjacent to the hotel, all guests enjoy complimentary access to a five-star Health Club. Set on the River Thames, the club offers three floors of expansive fitness facilities, including a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pools and a 20 metre infinity edge lap pool.

Wonderful Benefits on joining Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel as Junior Sous Chef:

• Competitive Salary Per Annum plus Monthly Service Charge Payment.
• 28 Days Holidays (including Bank Holidays) with additional days given for Length of Service.
• Delicious Healthy Complimentary Meals on Duty served in our Staff Restaurant, The Cube.
• Uniforms provided and laundered.
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities.
• Food and Beverage Discounts in our Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge.
• Employee Room Rates and excellent Room Rates for friends and family across Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel, Marriott and Hilton Brand Hotels.
• Company Pension scheme after 3 months service.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• Employee of the Month Awards with excellent Staff Recognition Awards.
• Annual Staff Party.

Key qualities we are looking from the Junior Sous Chef:

As a Junior Sous Chef in the Hotel main Culinary Gem, the Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge, you will be supporting the Sous Chef in running the main Kitchen Sections with assisting the Head Chef in managing a team of talented chefs with being responsible for each section when required as well as daily preparation of the different services. This is an amazing opportunity to discover all aspects of the Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge menu offering and to really develop your skills in one of the best kitchens in a Luxury 5* Hotel situated in Canary Wharf.

The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Knowledge:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years full experience in a 5* Luxury Hotel or Luxury Restaurant in a proactive Junior Sous Chef position.
• Full understanding the importance of Food Safety alongside Health and Safety in the Kitchen environment.
• Ability to multi task with managing a team of talented Chefs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a selection of Chefs.

The main responsibilities for this role would include:

• Supporting the team and workflow to execute the Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge standardised dishes according to the recipes and user guides in a high volume atmosphere for high profile guests.
• Backing the Sous Chef to drive the team to maintain the highest level of productivity and efficiency in overall food preparation in the Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge.
• Being able to project and procure the adequate amount of products and prepare in timely manner.
• Demonstrating the ultimate level of food safety, understanding HACCP principles, possess the highest personal hygiene and be able to train the team.
• Supporting the kitchen in absence of the Sous Chef and Head Chef.

As Junior Sous Chef, you will be working on a rotating shift basis, Monday to Sunday, 40 hours a week. Shift patterns will vary from Morning, Evening, and Late Shifts (including some weekends and bank holidays), so flexibility is required where applicable. Being part of the small team, you will demonstrate excellent knowledge and dedicated behaviour. The successful candidate will be highly professional, have excellent communication skills, be well presented and understand the importance of exceptional Guest Service.

This is a great opportunity to join our 5* Luxury Hotel and work in a friendly and professional environment. If you feel you are ready to make yourself a great career, we look forward to receiving your application.

In line with the requirements of The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility at the Recruitment Interviewing process. Two Satisfactory References from your current / Previous Employers will be required once a Successful Offer of Employment has been made. We do not offer Sponsorship and support from Recruitment Agencies are not required at this present time.