Senior Sous Chef - Rondo in Slough

We are looking for a passionate Senior Sous Chef at The Hoxton, Holborn in our Rondo restaurant. Open from breakfast through to dinner, Rondo is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant offering seasonal modern bistro dishes and great wines for all. Rondo is the kind of restaurant you want at the end of your street; serious about food and drink but with a fun, welcoming vibe.

What you'll do:

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team.
• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during service.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to company standards.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal changes.
• Monitor portion control and minimise food waste.
• Manage stock rotation, ordering, and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Step into the Head Chef role during absence or holidays.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with rota planning and labour cost control within contracted hours.
• Support with driving innovation and create a culture of menu development whilst still delivering on the framework of a Hoxton Restaurant menu.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.
• Proven track record supporting the managing large kitchen teams.
• Experience in M&E (meetings and events) or banqueting is beneficial.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards in the UK.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience in stock control and kitchen administration.
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications preferred (Level 2 or 3 Food Safety).
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
• Passion for hospitality; you're all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.
• You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done.
• You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

What's in it for you:

• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders.
• Retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy a free meal for two when you first start with us.
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest.
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Regular team get-togethers, from our team drinks to our bi-annual parties.
• Enhanced family leave for when you're expanding your family.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.