Sous Chef - Monday to Friday

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 40 per week

A stunning B&I location in London for a global investment company. Catering for approximately 300 people daily. We offer breakfast, lunch, barista coffee bar, and lots of high-end hospitality. This location also has a Biodigester. The role is a Monday to Friday operation. Additional benefits of this location include the use of an on-site gym.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a creative and effective Sous Chef to join the team at one of our fabulous locations in London.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare all food service areas for the day's business relating to that meal service.
• Ensure that the prompt service of all meals and service at all times meets company/client standards.
• Ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with company expectations.
• Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean, and store away any food, beverage, or equipment required for daily service.
• Prepare all food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the specified standard.
• Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs, and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
• Keep the Front of House informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
• Complete all necessary cleaning/hygiene duties.
• Serve customers, visitors, and guests in line with company and client service standards and expectations.
• Empty, remove, and store rubbish/recycle rubbish in the correct place.
• Assist in the preparation and placing of orders.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
• Ensure all areas in the kitchen are left in a clean state at the end of each shift.
• Attend meetings and training courses as required.
• Notify the head chef of stock movements to ensure all products are ordered for forthcoming menus.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure attendance at all staff meetings as required.
• Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.
• Ensure that the correct uniform is worn neatly and cleanly at all times.
• Ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
• Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.
• Carry out all reasonable requests from management.
• Provide cover for other staff during periods of absence as required.
• Be conscientious regarding Health & Safety and report any hazards to the Head Chef or Location Manager.

Key personal skills and attributes:

• Team working abilities, listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene, and behavior towards others. Food hygiene certificate preferred.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible as necessary. Reliable, honest, and able to demonstrate an open and attentive approach to customer service.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.
• Ability to manage some moderately heavy lifting, carrying, and pushing.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good standard of written English and reading skills.
• Similar experience in a customer and/or food preparation environment is preferred.

Benefits:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc).
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Unrivalled individual training and development.
• Well-established apprenticeship programme.
• Team & company social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style. We are unique in our approach, and our clients and our people are paramount to our daily success.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. We invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.