Sous Chef

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at one of our flagship venues based in the City of London.

As our Sous Chef, your role will play an integral part in ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the staff dining Operations.

We are looking for a dynamic, food and people focused Sous Chef ready to take the lead in a multi-faceted and fast paced Corporate Law Firm contract catering environment .

We are seeking a highly skilled culinary professional to oversee our innovative staff dining services.

As a Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Chef Academy
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Sous Chef at this city based venue of will work hands on for the operational productivity of the kitchen department and its operational standards.

Salary: £38,000 Pa

Hours: 40 hours contract

Monday to Friday 

No Evenings 

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure weekly staff dining  menu are developed and improved upon on a regular basis.
• To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across the Staff Canteen..
• To organise sections stock and ingredients, both preparation and stock holding.
• Keep record of food production volumes, waste, stock holding and food cost concerns.
• To create weekly staff dining menus
• To assist the Executive Chef and Head Chef with future menu creations.
• To manage and motivate the team.

• Formal culinary training
• At least 2 years within a similar role within production or event work
• Good foundation of Health and Safety and Food Safety Knowledge
• Allergen knowledge
• Great management skills with ability to motivate a team
• Flexibility of the role
• Highly developed attention to detail

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk