Junior Sous Chef

Benugo Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join their team at a prestigious museum in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high volume kitchens and strong leadership skills. The role involves overseeing food quality, managing stock levels, and leading the chef team. This position offers competitive benefits including free meals, enhanced leave pay, and opportunities for career progression within an exciting and growing company.

Benefits

Free lunch on shift

Free tea and coffee

Monthly allowance for Benugo locations

Competitive salary

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick leave

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts via Hapi app

Qualifications

• Experience within a high volume kitchen is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are necessary.
• Understanding of culinary events and banqueting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head Chef and act in their absence.
• Work on menu development with the Head Chef.
• Maintain highest food quality standards.

Skills

Experience within high volume kitchens

Strong communication and leadership skills

Understanding of events and banqueting

Attention to detail

Ability to lead and manage a team

Excellent organisational skills

Understanding of food safety regulations

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Natural History Museum

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join the team at the iconic Natural History Museum.

Our food offer at the Natural History Museum ranges from busy cafes serving freshly made sandwiches and barista coffee, to family friendly restaurant with pizzas, burgers, and seasonal dishes. In addition, we cater for a variety of casual events, including museum sleepovers.

We offer:

Shifts: Mainly daytime, 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Junior Sous Chef role:

• Reporting directly with the Head Chef and deputising in their absence
• Working with the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef to develop new menu ideas and ways to improve our offerings
• Ensuring the food quality is at its highest standard at all times
• Ensure the performance of the chef teamis ofthe highest standard by motivating and leading by example
• Overseeing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are maintained to the highest standard

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a high volume kitchens
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• An understanding of events, canapes, bowl food and banqueting
• An eye for detail, and the ability to produce food to a high standard
• The ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene regulation

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
• A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
• Company sick leave
• Company annual leave
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Hapi app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!