Junior Sous Chef - Banqueting in Slough

We are seeking a driven Junior Sous Chef to join the Claridges Private Dining and Banqueting 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.

As a Junior Sous Chef you will be responsible for:

• The supervision, preparation and service of food within our luxury event space, catering for up to 1000 people per day.
• 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, that result in lasting memories.
• 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:

• Financial Stability 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 Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• 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 including referral scheme and instant colleague recognition programme.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.
• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount across Maybourne.
• Social events including Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children's Party, etc.
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

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.