Sous chef

• Oversee the day-to-day smooth running of the kitchen for both events and café coordinating and supervising to ensure company standards and safety compliance
• Contribute to leading and planning the preparation and the production for events up to 2000 guests, and for daily and weekly food selection of the café, including sweet and savoury items
• Lead and motivate a small team of chefs towards a positive and professional working environment
• Monitor par levels, place orders and maintain accurate records and in line with events schedules
• Liaise with other departments for orders, logistics, and deliveries
• Support bakery and pastry production, including daily baking, dessert preparation, and product development
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment

• Strong background and a plethora of experience with events
• Experience with or willingness to learn and work within the bakery/pastry section
• Knowledge of Fourth, Alert 65 and Optimize (HOPS) is beneficial
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A can-do positive demeanour and a friendly attitude
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required

Knowledge of Fourth, Alert 65 and Optimize (HOPS)

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Insurance (2 x annual salary)
• 50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes
• Holidays increasing with length of service
• Loyalty bonuses in line with the length of service
• One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice
• Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer your friend scheme
• Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs
• G&F Support Scheme
• WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Financial and legal wellbeing, get fit programmes, and many more for you and your family members
• Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)