Job Description
Job Title: Sous Chef - Lighthouse Social
Location: Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum + flexible benefits
Flexible shifts between 7am – 11pm, including weekends and matchdays.
Introduction
Join us at Lighthouse Social, an exclusive members club on the stunning Fulham Pier, where modern Asian‑American flavours meet exceptional hospitality. We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering an elevated dining experience to our 1,000+ members.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high‑quality food production.
* Lead the kitchen team during service, ensuring that dishes are prepared and presented to the required standards.
* Monitor food preparation and cooking processes, maintaining consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation.
* Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and enhance existing offerings based on member feedback and seasonal availability.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and proper handling of all kitchen equipment.
* Manage inventory and stock levels, ensuring timely ordering of ingredients and proper storage practices to minimise waste.
* Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, helping them develop their culinary skills and ensuring adherence to kitchen standards.
* Assist in managing food costs and portion control, ensuring that kitchen operations remain profitable and within budget.
* Participate in regular team meetings to discuss kitchen performance, menu changes, and service improvements.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a high‑volume restaurant or hospitality setting.
* Strong culinary skills and experience in menu development and food preparation.
* Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively, ensuring efficient service during busy periods.
* Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
* Strong leadership skills, with experience training and mentoring junior chefs.
* Ability to work under pressure, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
* Flexibility to work during peak periods, including weekends, evenings, and matchdays, as required by the members club.
Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing legal, financial, and personal support.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app with a 24hr virtual GP and related services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals 24/7 and a prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* The Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* Death‑in‑Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Learning and development tools to enable career growth.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to promote environmental sustainability.
* Volunteering Opportunities to support community causes.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation.
* Full training and protective uniform supplied.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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