Sous Chef

**Sous Chef**

**Bedford Hotel / Bloomsbury Hotel Bar**

**40 hours Fully Flexible 5 out of 7 days weekly rota**

**£35,000 + Service Charge + Benefits**

In joining our team, you will be immediately welcomed into the Imperial London Hotels (ILH) family where we have a rich history of 180 years of hospitality experience creating unique guest experiences.

Imperial London Hotels has been running hotels in Central London for over 180 years, currently operating seven 3 & 4-star hotels in the heart of Bloomsbury. Independent and family-owned, ILH has a unique heritage and culture that remains its foundation asit evolves and modernises. The portfolio includes The Royal National Hotel which remains UK largest hotel with over 1,600 rooms. Following a major refurbishment, The Imperial Hotel will open as ILH flagship 4* Deluxe Hotel in 2024.

**We are now recruiting Sous Chef for our Bedford hotel.**

Great ingredients don’t just land on the plate, they start with the passion of our Chefs who are driven to create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.

As the No2 in the kitchen you’ll assist the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen in delivering consistently high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen to ensure that we can deliver a guest experience that exceeds expectations. You’ll bring outthe best in your team, mentoring across all levels and create a great working environment where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

As Sous Chef you’ll have the ability to cook and cover any part of service you’ll ensure that the kitchen team know how to follow the recipes, presentation guidelines and menu as directed by the Head Chef ensuring that all food is prepared safely and presentedirresistibly.

In conjunction with Head Chef, you’ll develop and design seasonal menus, ensuring they are costed accurately, within food budget cost controls and with mínimal wastage, also monitoring stock levels and keep on top of ordering that is required. Working incollaboration with front of house team you will ensure that the kitchen team present a professional and welcoming service at all times, but overall demonstrate an attitude that exceeds’ our guests’ expectations.

**What we’d like from you**
- A talented chef with passion for fresh food who has gained previous experience at a similar level working in a busy kitchen.
- You will be a role model for the team and able to support the Head Chef in motivating and developing a team of experts in the kitchen.
- Commitment to delivering a great guest experience at all times.
- Great communication skills and able to build a good working across BOH and FOH teams.
- Demonstrates great attention to detail with strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
- Has a flexible approach and positive attitude, and can keep a cool head under pressure.

**What you will get in return**
- Holidays 28 (inc. of bank holidays) increasing with length of service up to 33 days.
- Free Meals on Duty and Uniforms
- Workplace pension scheme
- 300.00 GBP Refer a Friend Scheme (after probation)
- Opportunity to explore other roles within ILH Group after 1 year of service.
- 30% discount to friends and family in our hotels (excluding Morton Hotel)
- Interest-free season ticket loan (after probation)
- Training and development through our ILH Group Academy
- Employee recognition awards, Christmas Party and other social events.
- Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, and Restaurant outlets
- Reward and recognition schemes
- e-points to be used across several high street brands and online retailers.
- Supported by Hospitality Action
- Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Restaurant outlets