Sous Chef
Posted 16/04/2024 by The Hoxton
What's in it for you...
- Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
- Competitive salary.
- 29 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
- Food on us during your shift.
- Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
- Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
- Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
- Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
- An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
- Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
- Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.
What you’ll do…
- Support the Head Chef in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team.
- Create, execute, and produce top-notch food with a constant eye on the highest quality standards, presentation, and flavour.
- Nurture and develop the talent of the kitchen team, creating an environment that brings out the best in them and where they can be themselves.
- Make sure things are running without a hitch, orders and deliveries are coming and going as needed, our service is smooth as chipotle butter, and our food hygiene standards are sky-high.
- Work with our Head Chef on ideas and techniques that make our kitchen a creative, ever-changing environment where we’re always looking to make the best food out there.
- Ensure statutory compliance in all food and drink related areas.
- Think outside the box and drive standards, always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu.
- Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.
What we’re looking for…
- Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here.
- Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
- You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
- You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
- You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
- If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.
- Passion for food is a given, knowing what’s hot, what’s not and who’s who.
- Ability to take ownership of important issues, solve problems and make effective decisions.
- Proven track record managing large kitchen teams.
- A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
- A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 406000228976008
- Job ID:
- 1258000000000271155
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