At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen team and create delicious meals at Kew Gardens.
- Company: Join a renowned venue known for its stunning location and culinary excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, personal development, and a range of wellbeing perks.
- Other info: Engage in regular social events and enjoy a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative culinary team making a real impact on guests' experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and a passion for high-quality food.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at Kew Gardens The Orangery in London.
Salary
£40,000 per annum
Working Pattern
40 hours per week – 5 days over 7 days
Location
Kew Gardens The Orangery, London, TW9 3AB (Onsite parking available)
Key responsibilities
- Oversee a daytime operation serving breakfast (10:00–11:30) and lunch (12:00–15:00 / 16:00 in high season)
- Deliver a food offer in line with a Farmer J–style concept
- Overall responsibility for managing a kitchen team of 6
- Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations with meals provided
- Prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
- Produce food in a timely manner to ensure smooth service
- Ensure all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
- Develop and plan menus in line with client and customer expectations
- Be creative with menu planning, involving both client and customers
- Take pride in food quality and hygiene standards
- Provide feedback, support and coaching to the team
- Ensure the team has up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training
What's in it for you?
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Eye care
- Wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Family friendly support
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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We think you need these skills to ace Sous Chef - Kew Gardens in Richmond
Kitchen Management
Menu Planning
Food Preparation
Team Leadership
Creativity in Menu Development
Food Hygiene Standards
COSHH Compliance
