Senior Sous Chef
London, UK
We are looking for a passionate Senior Sous Chef to lead the team in our Seabird restaurant at The Hoxton, Southwark.
The Hoxton, Southwark is our third location in London, only a skip & a hop away from the South Bank. There is something for everyone: 192 rooms, a bustling ground-floor restaurant, bar and terrace, The Apartment (our unique meeting & events space, a stunning roof-top restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating plus our brand-new coworking space spread over six floors.
Our rooftop restaurant & bar Seabird, boasts a stunning outdoor terrace (and spectacular 360 views!).
What you'll do...
· Bring delicious menu options to our guests’ tables by overseeing the running of the different sections and running where necessary.
· Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves
· Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high
· Work with our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there
· In the absence of the Head Chef, you will act in their place to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
· Pay attention to the details to ensure every dish served is as delicious as the one before!
What we're looking for...
· Previous experience working as part of a kitchen team in a similar sized restaurant
· Passion for fresh ingredients and strong flavours
· Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
· You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
· You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done
· You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
· If we got stuck in a lift together we’d have a good time and share a few laughs
· 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…
- Competitive salary + tronc
- 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
- It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
- Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
- Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
- Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
- Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
- Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
- 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 (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
- 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.
What you'll do...
- Bring delicious menu options to our guests’ tables by overseeing the running of the different sections and running where necessary.
- Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves
- Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high
- Work with our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there
- In the absence of the Head Chef, you will act in their place to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
- Pay attention to the details to ensure every dish served is as delicious as the one before!
What you'll do...
- Bring delicious menu options to our guests’ tables by overseeing the running of the different sections and running where necessary.
- Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves
- Make sure things are running without hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high
- Work with our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there
- In the absence of the Head Chef, you will act in their place to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
- Pay attention to the details to ensure every dish served is as delicious as the one before!
What we're looking for...
- Previous experience working as part of a kitchen team in a similar sized restaurant
- Passion for fresh ingredients and strong flavours
- Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
- You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
- You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done
- You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
- If we got stuck in a lift together we’d have a good time and share a few laughs
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way
