Sous Chef - Tavistock Hotel - Bloomsbury, London Sous Chef
Imperial London Hotels Group based at Tavistock Hotel
40 hours a week (5 days out of 7 days weekly rota)
Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?
We're looking for a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. As a Sous Chef, you'll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for our guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the Head Chef to develop the seasonal menu, manage food costs whilst minimising wastage and support in overseeing the kitchen's day-to-day operations.
To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and specialised dishes to the highest quality incorporating cultural and dietary needs as required.
Conducts quality control checks of goods received (i.e. fresh meat, fish), ensuring legal and quality standards are maintained.
As an experienced Sous Chef, we are committed to supporting your career growth. We offer a variety of internal and external training courses to help you develop the skills needed to progress into a Head Chef role.
Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive kitchen. The Tavistock Hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.
3 Years Experience as a Sous Chef in the Hotel Industry
~ Level 3 Supervising Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification
~ Stock taking experience
~ Strong foundation in cooking techniques
~ Passion for food
~ Creative flair for presentation
~ Flexibility to work varied shifts such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends
28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
~ Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
~ Holiday Purchase Scheme
~ Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning
~ Interest free Season Ticket Loan
~ Workplace Pension
~ Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
~50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
~ Discounted drinks at Blooms Caf
~ Employee funded Health Cash Plan
~ Local Bloomsbury discounts
~ Shopping discounts with selected retailers
~ Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
~ Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme
With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury.
Imperial London Hotels Group based at Tavistock Hotel
40 hours a week (5 days out of 7 days weekly rota)
Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards?
We're looking for a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our Kitchen Team. As a Sous Chef, you'll play an essential role in crafting memorable dining experiences for our guests, maintaining consistent food quality and standards across stages of food production, and ensuring adherence to HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. You will be collaborating with the Head Chef to develop the seasonal menu, manage food costs whilst minimising wastage and support in overseeing the kitchen's day-to-day operations.
To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and specialised dishes to the highest quality incorporating cultural and dietary needs as required.
Conducts quality control checks of goods received (i.e. fresh meat, fish), ensuring legal and quality standards are maintained.
As an experienced Sous Chef, we are committed to supporting your career growth. We offer a variety of internal and external training courses to help you develop the skills needed to progress into a Head Chef role.
Every day is different, with the opportunity to work in a busy yet supportive kitchen. The Tavistock Hotel has 395 rooms and is a homely place to be, offering an on-site Indian restaurant bar and laid-back lounge bar.
3 Years Experience as a Sous Chef in the Hotel Industry
~ Level 3 Supervising Food & Safety Qualification or similar qualification
~ Stock taking experience
~ Strong foundation in cooking techniques
~ Passion for food
~ Creative flair for presentation
~ Flexibility to work varied shifts such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends
28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays)
~ Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
~ Holiday Purchase Scheme
~ Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning
~ Interest free Season Ticket Loan
~ Workplace Pension
~ Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
~50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
~ Discounted drinks at Blooms Caf
~ Employee funded Health Cash Plan
~ Local Bloomsbury discounts
~ Shopping discounts with selected retailers
~ Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
~ Access to mental health first aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme
With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury.
