Sous Chef (Events)
Join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef (Events) at Bankside Hotel! Offering a base salary of £46,350.00 + Company Tronc Scheme.
Who we are!
Voted one of the 'Best Places to Work in Hospitality'. Sitting consistently in the top tier of all the hotels in London on Trip Advisor, Bankside Hotel is a social hub for anyone, guest or local, with a passion for culture, art and food. If this sounds like something you'd like to get involved with we would love to hear from you!
What we Expect From You
1. Collaborate with the Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations for all events, from prep to plate.
2. Lead event kitchen teams during service, ensuring timely execution, consistency, and excellence.
3. Uphold rigorous standards of food safety, cleanliness, and presentation in accordance with health codes and company policies.
4. Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to perform at their best especially during high-pressure.
5. Manage inventory, supplier coordination, and cost controls to stay within budget while maintaining quality.
6. Assist in staff scheduling and performance management when the Head Chef is unavailable.
7. Communicate effectively with event planners, service staff, and management to ensure seamless food service across all functions.
We are looking for someone who…
8. Has interest in culinary arts and cooking
9. Has either been working as a Sous Chef already or a CDP who is ready for thier next step
10. Proven commercial or restaurant kitchen experience
11. Pays attention to detail
12. Strong communication and organizational skills
What do we expect from you?
Be Natural
We want our people to be themselves, genuine and non-scripted.
We give you the space to be yourself, so show us who you really are!
Make It Easy
Be flexible; respond quickly and positively to the changing requirements of the business.
Make it easy for our guests, and your fellow team members, communicate effectively and be creative.
Feel Empowered
We want our Banksiders to take charge and change the game.
Take personal responsibility and initiative to resolve niggles in your own way.
Belong
Show love towards our guests and your team! We are looking for someone who understands their individual value within Bankside and who wants to be part of the development of the local area as well as the hotel.
Show passion towards internal product knowledge, our local area and continuously develop this knowledge.
In return for being a great Sous Chef (Events) we will treat you to benefits such as:
13. Complimentary dry-cleaned uniform
14. Free meal, coffee and tea on duty
15. Medicash (Medical Cashback Plan)
16. Discounted Hotel and F&B rates globally with Marriott and Cycas
17. Enhanced Family Friend Policy
18. Wagestream
Bankside; #whereyoubelong