Sous Chef

Who are we?

Marco Pierre White is an acclaimed chef, restauranteur and TV personality. He has restaurants across the UK under different concepts namely Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, Marco's New York Italian, Wheeler's of St James's, Mr. White's English Chophouse, Koffmann & Mr. White's, Wheeler's Fish & Chips, Bardolino Pizzeria Bellini & Espresso Bar and Marconi Coffee & Juice Bar.

Purpose of Role

Assisting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the MPW kitchen, you will play an active part in the production and service of high-quality dishes using the freshest carefully sourced ingredients, always ensuring adherence to the Marco Pierre White Food Specifications. You will have the confidence and ability to deputise and take ownership of running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

A typical day will see you assisting the Head Chef in managing and training the kitchen brigade, ensuring that the team have high standards of food hygiene in place and are consistently following all brand, health and safety guidelines. You will be instrumental in monitoring portion and waste control ensuring the maintenance of profit margins.

Passionate about food, you will care about your work and be keen to develop your skills in order to deliver the best guest experience possible.

What we would like from you

You will be an ambassador for the kitchen and MPW brand, working hard to make every guest and team member experience memorable. Passionate about food and delivering great dining experiences for your guests, you will be focused on making sure that the guest and team experience is the best that it can be.

You will lead by example, demonstrating drive, motivation and inspiration with the ability to provide exceptional standards under pressure. You will have a confident, approachable and supportive leadership style, ensuring that talent within the kitchen is nurtured and developed. You will actively support the Head Chef with the management of the team, assisting with recruitment within the department, ensuring that it is in line with the agreed manpower and productivity levels.

Who you are

You will have a friendly, enthusiastic and caring personality, be able to keep calm under pressure, be confident, organised and maintain a hands-on management approach. You will demonstrate strong leadership abilities and exceptional attention to detail, a guest first approach and a real passion for great food service delivery. Able to work autonomously or as part of a team, you are motivating, encouraging and inspirational with a passion for supporting, developing and coaching others.

What Good looks like

Correctly presented to the brand standards every day, you will lead and support the kitchen team in preparing and presenting dishes to the correct brand standards. You will be punctual, courteous and helpful, always striving to be your best whilst complying with health and safety guidelines and legislation. You will support in creating a culture of excellence and development, promoting high standards of food hygiene and safety, conducting regular coaching and training utilising all brand training and support materials.

Consistently delivering a memorable dining experience to your guests, you will ensure a high level of product knowledge ensuring that you are fully briefed and trained at all times. You will effectively contribute to the cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen environment and adherence to food hygiene and safety procedures.

Overview

We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and kitchen management, with experience in fine dining and catering environments. As a Sous Chef, you will play a vital role in supporting the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning and development, ensuring creativity and seasonal relevance.
• Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and training to enhance their skills and performance.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes.
• Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels to minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.
• Coordinate catering events, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality food service.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during busy shifts.
• Participate in staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational improvements, and team dynamics.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role within the food industry.
• Strong background in fine dining, catering, or banquet service is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in team management and shift supervision.
• Knowledge of food handling procedures, safety standards, and culinary techniques.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and food production processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus; however, extensive kitchen experience will also be considered. Join our team and contribute your culinary expertise while growing your career in a dynamic hospitality environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person