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Sous Chef – Private Members Club at The National Gallery, London
Location: London
Salary: Up to £45,000 Inclusive of Tronc
Club Operating Hours
Private Members Club:
- Monday to Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Friday: 10 AM – 9 PM
- Weekends: 8 AM – 6 PM
About the Role
Searcys are seeking a Sous Chef for their newly inaugurated Private Members Club at The National Gallery, working alongside world-renowned Michelin-starred Chef Giorgio Locatelli. Based in the refurbished Sainsbury Wing, this prestigious venue offers an exceptional dining experience rooted in artistic grandeur, a short walk from Trafalgar Square.
About Searcys
Searcys, the ageing oldest caterer in the UK (founded in 1847), sets the benchmark for outstanding service, premium hospitality, and vibrant cultural collaborations.
For over 150 years, they have delivered unforgettable experiences to high-profile guests, armed with an extensive network of skilled colleagues and a storied legacy behind them.
The National Gallery itself is a world of artistic splendour, housing works by powerhouses like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, J.M.W. Turner, and Rembrandt—all with free entry.
Responsibilities
As Sous Chef, your role involves:
- Oversight & Support:
- Co-ordinate and assist in the preparation, presentation, and service of all meals.
- Ensure the club’s high culinary and service standards across all shifts.
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Menu Development & Culinarian Innovation:
- Lead the kitchen brigade in menu planning, creative concept ideas, and recipe innovation.
- Develop new menu specifications and costing to align with client expectations.
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Team Leadership & Training:
- Provide mentorship to junior chefs, porters, and kitchen staff with people-centric focus.
- Commission ordering and manage food production to maintain efficiency.
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Operational Excellence:
- Manage food storage and hygiene across assigning sectional areas.
- Maintain precise tracking of food production volumes, waste, stock, and cost management records.
Benefits & Perks
- 50% discount across all Searcys venues.
- Company pension scheme membership.
- Up to 38 days’ annual leave (dependant on tenure and location).
- Value-added discounts portal in partnership with leading retailers.
- Chef uniforms (whites) provided and maintained.
- Employee support programme for mental and financial wellbeing.
- On-site meals provided when working shifts.
- Quarterly chef incentives.
- Annual celebration days.
- Birthday off.
- Exclusive opportunities to enrol in WSH Chef Academy.
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Qualifications & Skills
You must:
- Thrive in fast-paced high-end environments, driven by service and food quality.
- Identify as an ambassador of Searcys’ strong brand legacy and uphold its signature standards.
- Inspire culinary creativity for events, bifonnier menus, and special experiences.
- Collaborate closely with the Exec/Head Chef, ensuring collaboration meets both client expectations and company quality benchmarks.
Minimum Requirements:
- Proven experience in Junior Sous Chef roles in ottoman high-end events, luxury hotels, or 5-star restaurants.
- Dependable communication and mentoring skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving acumen, with exing HSE safety compliance proficiency.
About Searcys’ Vision in the UK
A privilege and union with Searcys’ centuries of history, gaining insights into London’s most prestigious events. It’s a legacy hospitality organisation, which positions you — as part of a team — at the pinnacle of culinary excellence.
To learn more about Searcys and their illustrious past, visit website
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