At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead kitchen operations for events, ensuring excellence from prep to plate.
- Company: Join the award-winning Bankside Hotel, a top-rated London destination.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, free meals, and global discounts.
- Other info: Embrace your individuality and grow within a supportive community.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team in a creative culinary environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef or CDP ready for the next step.
Join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef (Events) at Bankside Hotel! Offering a base salary of £48,410.00 + Company Tronc Scheme.
Who we are!
Voted one of the 'Best Places to Work in Hospitality'. Sitting consistently in the top tier of all the hotels in London on Trip Advisor, Bankside Hotel is a social hub for anyone, guest or local, with a passion for culture, art and food. If this sounds like something you'd like to get involved with we would love to hear from you!
What we Expect From You
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations for all events, from prep to plate.
- Lead event kitchen teams during service, ensuring timely execution, consistency, and excellence.
- Uphold rigorous standards of food safety, cleanliness, and presentation in accordance with health codes and company policies.
- Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to perform at their best especially during high-pressure.
- Manage inventory, supplier coordination, and cost controls to stay within budget while maintaining quality.
- Assist in staff scheduling and performance management when the Head Chef is unavailable.
- Communicate effectively with event planners, service staff, and management to ensure seamless food service across all functions.
We are looking for someone who…
- Has interest in culinary arts and cooking
- Has either been working as a Sous Chef already or a CDP who is ready for thier next step
- Proven commercial or restaurant kitchen experience
- Pays attention to detail
- Strong communication and organizational skills
What do we expect from you?
Be Natural
- We want our people to be themselves, genuine and non-scripted.
- We give you the space to be yourself , so show us who you really are!z
Make It Easy
- Be flexible; respond quickly and positively to the changing requirements of the business.
- Make it easy for our guests, and your fellow team members, communicate effectively and be creative.
Feel Empowered
- We want our Banksiders to take charge and change the game.
- Take personal responsibility and initiative to resolve niggles in your own way.
Belong
- Show love towards our guests and your team! We are looking for someone who understands their individual value within Bankside and who wants to be part of the development of the local area as well as the hotel.
- Show passion towards internal product knowledge, our local area and continuously develop this knowledge.
In return for being a great Food and Beverage Assistant we will treat you to benefits such as:
- Complimentary dry-cleaned uniform
- Free Meals on duty
- Medical Cash Plan
- Discounted Hotel and F&B rates globally with Marriott
- Enhanced Family Friend Policy
Bankside; #whereyoubelong
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Sous Chef (Events) employer: Bankside Hotel
At Bankside Hotel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Located in the heart of London, we provide a unique environment where passion for culture, art, and food comes together, making every day at work both meaningful and rewarding.
