Senior Sous Chef

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We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Sous Chef with a great working attitude, collaborative spirit, and attention to detail.
Working under an Executive Chef and the Head of Bars & Dining, the candidate will be a focused, highly organised individual, who can lead our day-to-day seasonal kitchen operation, managing the kitchen team and the relationship with front of house staff. This role involves:
Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen to deliver an excellent experience for customers
Managing and motivating the kitchen team members
Preparation and oversight of the various menus on offer for The Grill, The Pizza Oven, Covered Dining, events, and pre-sold hospitality packages.
Delivering our catering menus (above) during the pre-show service and prepare for the week ahead.
Meeting all service requirements in a timely manner, ensuring all food is prepared and presented by the kitchen team to the correct standard, meeting tariff and portion specifications.
Being responsible for maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness as well as the safe working practices expected in a professional kitchen.
Following food hygiene, health and safety and environmental legislation, keeping records as required.
Being responsible for running the kitchen including writing prep lists and placing orders.
Ensuring goods are received and stored in the correct manner.
Tracking prices and costs within the business to maintain and drive profitability.
Ensuring all equipment, kitchen, service and storage areas are kept clean and working at all times, reporting any faults immediately to the Head of Bars & Dining.
Supporting the Head of Bars & Dining with any administration of the kitchen
Supporting the Head of Bars & Dining with the recruitment of the kitchen team
Supporting the Head of Bars & Dining with the training and professional development of the kitchen team.
Job Requirements An excellent team leader, experienced in motivating a team
A passion for excellence in food
High standards for themselves and those around them
A confident team-player, who is able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels in a friendly manner
A positive approach with the ability to work well under pressure
Calm, organised approach with the ability to independently problem solve
Proven skills and knowledge in food preparation and the principles of kitchen management
Experience working in a busy kitchen at a minimum of Sous Chef level
Level 3 Food hygiene certificate
A good standard of spoken English
The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
First Aid Certificate
An understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
A passion for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and the work we produce

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Location:
Marylebone
Job Type:
PartTime

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