Sous Chef

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The Westin London City boasts an impressive riverside location and spectacular views over London's historic River Thames. Our luxury spa hotel offers 225 guest rooms, suites and residences impeccably designed with the Westin Heavenly Bed, sleek bathrooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests are invited to indulge in an array of Westin services and amenities. Our mission is “To be the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most, while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves.” At The Westin London City, our employees are at the heart of bringing our wellness mission to life.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOUS CHEF AT THE WESTIN LONDON CITY

What you'll be doing... Reporting to the Head Chef, you can expect your working day to include the following:

• Managing various sections of the kitchen and ensuring agreed standards are achieved.
• Associate management, control of kitchen operations, deputise in the absence of the Head Chef, food ordering and other administrative tasks, attendance at required meetings, enforcing full Health & Safety and Food Hygiene compliance and assisting the menu development process.
• Ability to work across breakfast, a la carte, bar and banquet operations.
• To assist all sections of the kitchen in the production and service of food or the cleaning down of the section as and when required due to the workload.
• Understanding and adhering to the company's rules and regulations on policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health & safety and licensing regulations.
• Ensuring a safe working environment identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
• Ensuring that all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times.
• Maintaining constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked, ensuring it is to the Head Chef's and applicable kitchen standards.
• Working collaboratively with other Sous Chefs in ensuring overall smooth kitchen operations.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements:

• Previous experience of people management, demonstrating collaboration, innovation and the ability to motivate a brigade of chefs.
• Ability to review business levels and undertake ordering and staffing in line with business requirements.
• The ability to adhere to the company's rules and regulations on policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health & safety, and licensing regulations.
• The ability to manage various sections of the kitchen, whilst ensuring health & safety standards are met.
• To be flexible in your approach, and able to assist all members of the kitchen brigade when required.
• A team player who thrives in the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen department.
• Someone who is passionate about food and willing to learn.
• Previous experience in a similar role, at either Chef de Partie or Sous Chef level.
• An understanding of quality control and kitchen standards.

WHAT WE OFFER

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture:

• Flexible working (subject to role and probationary review).
• Staff accommodation rates across UK (Mariott & 4C Group Hotels).
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Technology Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan (HSF).
• Referral Bonus Scheme.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellbeing Support.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities.
• Recognition Programme.
• Opportunity to attend Social events.
• Free Meals on Duty (Saving you £1000 per year).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

4C Group and The Westin London City are an equal opportunity employer.