About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to support the delivery of world-class culinary experiences within the Chairman's Office. This role requires proven experience in fine dining hospitality, 5-star hotels, and premium contract catering environments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals to exceptional standards.
- Deliver fine dining and executive hospitality services.
- Support menu planning and development.
- Cater for VIPs, Board Members and distinguished guests.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and HACCP requirements.
- Manage stock, suppliers and cost control.
- Support and mentor junior kitchen staff.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Sous Chef or Senior Chef role.
- Experience in fine dining restaurants, 5-star hotels and premium contract catering.
- Strong knowledge of British and international cuisine.
- Excellent presentation, communication and organisational skills.
- Experience supporting VIP and executive hospitality.
- NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery or equivalent.
- Food Safety Level 3 Certification.
- HACCP knowledge and application.
- Professional, discreet, detail-oriented, flexible, customer-focused and passionate about culinary excellence.
Skills
- Fine dining
- Hospitality
- 5-star hotels
- Premium contract catering
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- HACCP
- Stock management
- Cost control
- Culinary excellence
Location
- HSK, London
Work Type
- Full Time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Sous Chef or Senior Chef role
Education Level
- NVQ Level 2/3 Professional Cookery or equivalent
- Food Safety Level 3 Certification
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
- Pension Plan with 5% employee contribution and 3% Company contribution
- Life cover up to 3x basic salary
- DMGT Discounts
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite gym
- Onsite nurse and GP clinics
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted dining cards
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
- We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
