Junior Sous Chef in Slough

We are seeking a driven Junior Sous Chef to join the Claridges culinary team. Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridges is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridges has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service.

The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty. Claridges has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant, LEpicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridges Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painters Room. The main kitchen is responsible for the preparation and service of food within the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and our luxury event space, catering for around 1000 people per day. Seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce are the hallmarks of our dining menus.

As a Junior Sous Chef you will be responsible for:

• The supervision, preparation and service of food within the Foyer and Reading Room, In Room Dining and our luxury event space.
• Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• The development and ongoing learning of Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Apprentice chefs.
• Ensuring that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy.
• Appropriate mise-en-place, stock rotation and portion control.

Successful candidates for our Junior Sous Chef opportunity will:

• Be able to lead and manage a large fine dining establishment.
• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridges and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Demonstrate an absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences.
• Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• Have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing Support including subsidised monthly treatments.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
• Recognition and Career Development opportunities.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.