Sous Chef - London

Sous Chef – London Firmdale Hotels is renowned for its collection of luxury boutique hotels located in the heart of London and New York. Each hotel is individually designed, combining sophisticated style with homely comfort. At Firmdale, we pride ourselves on creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service, creative design, and culinary excellence. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our prestigious team at the Haymarket Hotel. As a Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality dishes and seamless kitchen operations. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your culinary skills and lead a dedicated team in a dynamic and creative environment. Responsibilities: Guide and develop the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere. Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and consistency, adhering to our exceptional standards. Oversee kitchen operations, managing inventory, and maintaining a smooth workflow. Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of food preparation and presentation. Work closely with other departments to ensure a cohesive and exceptional guest experience. Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the kitchen, staying updated with culinary trends and techniques. What you Need: Proven experience in a similar role within a high-standard kitchen environment. A deep passion for food and a strong commitment to culinary excellence. Ability to lead and develop a team, inspiring them to achieve their best. Exceptional attention to detail in food preparation and presentation. Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with the kitchen team and other departments. A cooperative approach to working within a team, contributing to a positive work environment. What We Offer: Competitive hourly rate of 19.00 – 20.00 plus service charge. Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching. Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies) Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants Complimentary meals on shift Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent Flexible scheduling without split shifts Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service Season ticket loan for convenient commuting Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks And much more!! Why join Firmdale Hotels? Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design. We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades: Times Best Places to Work 2024 The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding contribution to International Trade Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen – Cateys 2024 Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist – Jamie Atkinson – Hotel Cateys 2024 Food & Beverage Manager of the Year Finalist – Pedro Paulo – Hotel Cateys 2024 Ham Yard Hotel – two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA Breakfast Award Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024 Warren Street Hotel – Travel & Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren Street – Michelin keys The Soho Hotel and Ham Yard – Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Top Hotels in London. Number Sixteen – Best Boutique Hotels in London, The Times, 2024. You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/ If you are enthusiastic about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Haymarket Hotel and take the next step in your hospitality career with Firmdale Hotels. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.