Senior Sous Chef

Jamie Oliver Group

  • Westminster, South West London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Nestled up next to the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Jamie Oliver Catherine Street is a seriously special place to dine, bang in the heart of Covent Garden.Diners can experience their favourite dishes from Jamie along with new and bespoke recipes. Coming from a family of publicans and having yielded a lifetime career changing the way we cook, Jamie has worked to showcase the best of British produce and dishes that are considered yet accessible.WHAT YOU’RE HERE TO DO
  • As the Senior Sous Chef, you are a key leader in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and food development.
  • You will ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.
  • In the absence of the Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the kitchen, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining the brand's culinary vision.
  • Your role is pivotal in developing new dishes, mentoring the kitchen team, and contributing to an inspiring, innovative, and food-safe environment.
  • Be an inspirational leader with excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Embody the brand’s values, nurturing a positive and productive kitchen environment.
WHAT A SENIOR SOUS CHEF NEEDS TO KNOW
  • Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a similar restaurant environment.
  • Strong ability in kitchen management, with experience leading a team.
  • Demonstrated skill in developing new dishes and contributing to menu creation.
  • Exceptional understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards.
  • Ability to manage stock and labor costs effectively, ensuring profitability.
  • Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record in staff development and motivation.
WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURNGenerous and competitive benefits package including:
  • Access to Bupa Cash Plan and membership to the CODE hospitality app
  • Free, delicious and nutritious meals on shift
  • Generous family package
  • Discount on meals in Catherine Street for you and your family
  • Opportunity to join a company that will invest heavily in its people and their careers
  • Lots of internal and external training and development opportunities
  • Regular team socialising events
  • And many more details to follow!
At Jamie Oliver, we celebrate the fact that everyone is different and treat every colleague with dignity and respect. As a creative business we know that diverse teams help us deliver our best work. We love to see applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the creative industries.Benefits: Health insurance, Paid annual leave, Paid parental leave, On-the-job training, Career progression opportunities, Employee assistance programme (EAP), Mental health support, Pension scheme, Exclusive staff discounts / Partnerships, Free or subsidised meals

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