At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate kitchen team and create delicious, globally-inspired dishes.
- Company: Join Caravan, a vibrant restaurant group committed to sustainability and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, mental health support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and sustainability while working in a fun, dynamic atmosphere.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting culinary journey and make a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen environment and a passion for food and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 19 - 19 £ per hour.
Up to £19.00 per hour depending on experience. At Caravan, we share a love of mighty fine coffee, hand crafted good food and friendly vibes. Since 2010, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe in pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
We're thrilled to have the opportunity to invite a fun, talented, prolific Sous Chef who knows how to support & inspire a team, and who's passionate about cuisine and wants to share that passion with their team & guests. We would love to hear from you if you’re up for a new venture and a fresh start. It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re looking forward to expanding in the coming years, with new openings on the horizon.
To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Sous Chef and all teams:
- Free meals & drinks when working
- Dining discount when visiting with family & friends
- Coffee discount
- Bike to work scheme
- Mental health and well-being support
- Financial health education and support
- Leadership training and development
- Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants
- Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally
What you'll be doing as a Caravan Sous Chef:
- You’ll be serving up our ‘well-travelled’ food, which is inspired by flavours from our founders’ native New Zealand, as well as their global travels.
- Support the restaurant team with our ‘Caravan of Love’ customer experience.
- You will work with your Head Chef to nurture and develop your team leading them from the front in every service.
- You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills and you’ll take ownership of your role and your kitchen.
- We work with Fourth, FnB and Harri so it would be great if you have experience with these systems, although we can always show you the ropes if you haven’t.
Caravan Values: We live by 4 core values. We expect our Sous Chef and all our teams to live, promote and role model these values at all times:
- Caravan of Love
- No boundaries
- Well-travelled
- All welcome
- Sustainability
We expect our teams to support environmental stewardship targets and efficiency goals by following departmental environmental policies and monitoring own usage of vital resources such as energy, disposable goods, and food waste, to name a few.
Diversity & Inclusion: All our teams must respect individual differences with regards to identity, national and cultural background, and level of experience in all interactions while at work, including with members of the public.
Sous Chef employer: Caravan Canary Wharf
At Caravan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture centred around community, diversity, and sustainability. As a Junior Sous Chef, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including free meals, discounts, and comprehensive support for mental and financial well-being, alongside ample opportunities for career progression within our expanding restaurant group. Join us in crafting 'well-travelled' cuisine while being part of a team that values your growth and passion for food.
