Job description:
The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our Brooklands Kitchen Team. This position will support in achieving the highest standards of food production and guest satisfaction.
Brooklands restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain's leading culinary delights – as well as top-flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.
* An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
* Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
* Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team
Key Accountabilities:
* Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
* Produce all food at the highest standards.
* Always follow technical worksheets and recipes as assigned to ensure consistency.
* Ensure that the hotel policies and procedures are followed and prevent wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
* Is responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen, food production, and food storage areas and always ensures a high standard of food safety.
* Maintain up-to-date technical worksheets, recipes, and costings and ensure understanding and compliance from team members.
* Supervising, managing, and guiding a team and allocating work to them according to skill level and then planning training and initiatives for them to grow and improve.
General Requirements:
* Excellent knowledge of food and ingredients and understanding of current culinary trends and classics.
* Experience of a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel or Michelin star
* Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
* Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.
At the Peninsula London, we look after:
Your financial wellbeing:
* Excellent salary package
* Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
* Life Insurance
* Enhanced company contribution on pension plan
Your medical care:
* Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan
Your daily health routine:
* State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
* Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
* On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions
Other perks:
* High street and online shopping discounts
* Rewards and recognition initiatives
* Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.