Junior Sous Chef or Commis Chef - London, United Kingdom - The Lanesborough

Description

Junior Sous Chef
Main Kitchen
We are looking for a talented and passionate Junior Sous Chef
to join a fantastic culinary team in our main kitchen at The Lanesborough.

One of Londons pre-eminent dining destinations, The Lanesborough is celebrated as much for its exceptional food and drink as its beautiful rooms and suites.

With seven individually designed private dining rooms representing some of the most refined event spaces London has to offer, a business meeting, special occasion or social gathering at The Lanesborough will exceed every expectation.

From the vibrant Library Bar to the intimate Garden Room to the stately Withdrawing Room, to the modern British, Lanesborough Grill, The Lanesborough offers an exclusive culinary experience.

As a

Junior Sous Chef , you will seek all opportunities to increase revenues through decreasing pastry expenses and practicing standards for productivity without compromising Guest satisfaction and constantly liaise with food stores to ensure that insufficient or excessive food pars are reported and dealt with immediately.

Supporting theSous Chef and Senior Sous Chefs, you should be creative and willing to experiment with flavours and textures. You should have a strong background in fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurant, focusing onprogression within the team.

You will also promote teamwork amongst all departments of the kitchen as well as departments within the hotel and lead and inspire Colleagues to reach their full potential through thorough training, follow up and setting the standards of excellence by practicing the same at all times.

The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Experience in as a Junior Sous Chef within a fine dining restaurant preffered but not essential
Proven track record in running a kitchen section
Food Hygiene Level 3 preferred although not essential for commencement as will be certified with the Company
Excellent command of the English language
Please note this role requires an element of manual handling and on occasion heavy lifting
In return we offer fantastic industry leading rewards and benefits (Conditions apply):
Dental and Optical Benefits
Season Ticket Loan
Private Medical Insurance
Meals on Duty
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Tailored Uniforms
Cycle Scheme (Loan to Purchase)
Dry Cleaning(Non Uniformed Ambassadors)
Training & Development Plans
Social Committee Activities
Training Fund Assistance
Awards & Recognition Programs
Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
The Lanesborough
With its enviable location at the heart of London, in prestigious Knightsbridge, and panoramic views of Hyde Park,
The Lanesborough
has long been considered one of the worlds most luxurious hotels.

The Lanesborough captures the sense of a grand residence and offers 93 guest rooms, including 43 suites, and a personal butler service for all guests.

Oetker Collection manages the hotel, they have the most inspiring selection of masterpiece hotels in the world. Oetker Collection embodies the finest of traditional European hospitality. These elite luxury hotels are strung together like pearls on a chain. Each is one-of-a-kind, unified by a desire to deliver the very best of life.
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