Sous Chef

1 week ago

Maidenhead, United Kingdom John Lewis & Partners Full time
Closing Date: 15/09/2024Vacancy Type: PermanentHours of Work: 45 hours per week with straight shifts only, Earliest start time 6 am - latest finish 9.30 pm

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance:

  • Working pattern- 45 hours per week with straight shifts only, Earliest start time 6 am - latest finish 9.30 pm
  • Salary-The salary range for this role is £31,800 to £42,000 (based on a 45 hour week).
  • Contract type- This position is permanent.

Live-in accommodation is available with this role - Private bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen - Up to £135 per calendar month

About the role

To work as part of the Kitchen team, assisting the Head Chef in planning, producing, and delivering Hotel food offers taking responsibility for the kitchen and the team in their absence. To add value to the efficient and profitable running of the kitchen in order to achieve the business and personal objectives, along with those of your team and the clubs.

What youll be doing as a Sous Chef

  • Excellent cooking skills with a strong understanding of produce and ingredients.
  • Previous experience in a Senior Chef Role in a similar venue.
  • The ability to write menus that are both creative and profitable.
  • Excellent leadership skills with experience in developing and leading a team.
  • Strong communication skills through a variety of means.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks.
  • Exceptional organization and planning skills through Standard operating procedures. High attention to detail and accuracy great at managing ones own time and the time of the team.
  • Drive self-motivated. Excellent knowledge of kitchen-related legislative requirements/audits.
  • Hold appropriate professional qualifications for the role and have HACCP knowledge and experience.

As a Senior Sous chef, you will work alongside the Head chef, leading and developing the team to produce exceptional food and service, utilizing seasonal and homegrown produce from our estate's Kitchen Garden.

There is a large well-equipped Kitchen with 2 finishing kitchens across the estate allowing us to cater for Large-scale events and family-friendly smaller events, as well as our day-to-day hotel guests.

Essential skills youll need

  • Food Safety Level 3, Relevant professional chef qualifications: City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery, BTEC HNC in professional cookery or equivalent
  • Proven experience leading a team in a commercial kitchen environment

Desirable skills you could bring

  • Skilled influencer/ motivator/ coach

Benefits of the John Lewis Partnership

  • Full-time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays.
  • Free meals whilst on duty for Live-Out roles and free meals for Live-In roles
  • After 3 months of employment, you will enjoy a 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose (exclusions apply).
  • The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay)
  • Enhanced work-life balance, including a focus on well-being, flexible working, and our market-leading Equal Parenthood Leave Policy

Next Steps

The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note that should we receive a high volume of applicants we reserve the right to close the role early.


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