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Company Description
Searcys is looking for a Sous Chef to head up their chef brigade at The Pump Room in the social heart of Bath.
Working as a Sous Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. As a sous Chef you will have the chance to create the finest quality dishes and deliver high end culinary experiences for our clients and guests. You will be based in the main kitchen amongst the brigade of chefs.
The Georgian Pump Room has been the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries, take a seat, enjoy an award-winning afternoon tea and sample the spa water from the fountain, whilst listening to incredible music from the Pump Room Trio or our resident pianist.
Benefits
As a Sous Chef, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 35 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
- Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips
- Chef whites and shoes provided
- Opportunity to enrol into the WSH Group Chef Academy
- Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
- A wide selection of Searcys Ibelong Events
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Job Description
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: up to £40K yearly
Key Responsibilities
- To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
- To manage the kitchen brigade in the absence of the Head chef
- To assist training of junior staff
- To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all areas
- To place order directly with suppliers.
- To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre agreed menu offer.
- Responsible to manage stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
- Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs
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Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience in people management
- Excellent communication skills
- Takes the initiative
- Excellent time management
- Supportive / Team player
- Demonstrate high level of organisation.
- Excellent record keeping.
- To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business
Additional Information
We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 45
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