Description
Job Title: Sous
Chef
Location: Belgravia
About
Loveday
Loveday is
the UK’s leading provider of luxury senior living and care. We are proud to
combine world-class hospitality with exceptional clinical expertise, creating
residences that not only feel like five-star hotels but also deliver truly
personalised support and outstanding dining. We continually invest in our
people, our environments and our services to set a new benchmark in luxury
senior living.
The Sous Chef will
work alongside the line chefs to ensure every dish is prepared to our high
standards. The role is a leadership role but still requires you to be hands-on
– perfect for someone who still loves cooking but wants to perfect
their leadership skills.
With such a
large kitchen team, you are able to focus on each aspect of the role, so that
when you are on section with the team you are focused on food quality and
training and when you are on Pass you are fully focused on leading the team
through a great service.
BENEFITS,
What’s in it for you, Sous Chef rewards package:
Rewards Package
* Paid
breaks
* Company
pension plan
* Health
Care Cash Plan
* Access
to Wagestream platform
* Access
to Perkbox, discounts platform
* Opportunities
for Training & Development
* Access
to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Discretionary
bonus
* Employee
Recognition Programmes
* Death
in Service benefit
* Scope
for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care
Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in
London.
* Employee
Referral Scheme
Sous Chef – Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
Responsibilities:
* Ensuring
correct prep levels by our dedicated prep team.
* Ensuring
deliveries and stock are put away correctly by the Goods Receiver.
* Daily
due diligence.
* Junior
staff wellbeing.
* Checking
cleaning rotas are completed
* Ensure
compliance with health and safety regulations hygiene standards.
* Train
and mentor kitchen staff to maintain consistency and excellence in
execution.
* Assist
with performance management of kitchen personnel.
* Support
the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in maintaining
a positive work environment.
Requirements:
* Previous
experience as a Sous Chef in a busy kitchen environment.
* Strong
culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
* Leadership
abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability
to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Experience
in working with a large kitchen team.
* Knowledge
of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and culinary techniques.
* A
knowledge of GP and stock control.
* Ability
to organise and direct many checks at once.
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum &
Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work
in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application.
Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of
the recruitment process.
Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and
positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible
candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.