Sous Chef (Monday to Friday)

Company Description

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at the Pegasus Bar and Restaurant at the Inner Temple. 

As our Sous Chef, your role will play an integral part in ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the catering operation, Monday to Friday.

The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple situated on the banks of the Thames, is one of the few remaining Georgian style event halls in the City of London. That teamed with its surroundings of a three-acres a stunning garden, it offers a unique backdrop to a wide variety of events

As a Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• All overtime paid
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

As a key member of the kitchen team, the Sous Chef will ensure the food quality and consistency by following signed off specification recipes for the small private members' restaurant.

Salary: £35,000, plus overtime and generous gratuities

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking full control of the ordering for all products, HACCP protocols, Health and Safety protocols, and general day to day running of the Back of House kitchen operations.
• Running all elements of the A La Carte plated dishes for lunch and dinner.
• Overseeing and organising stock and ingredients in both preparation and stock holding.
• To manage food and production levels by keeping record of waste, stock holding and raise any food cost concerns.
• Controlling each sections food storage area and maintain them to the required standard.
• Actively support the production of new recipe creations, menus and dishes for the Pegasus Restaurant

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training
• At least 2 years' kitchen experience at either Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef
• Previous experience working in a restaurant environment, cooking A La Carte dishes to order
• Good foundation of Health and Safety as well as Food Safety
• Strong organisational skills
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Flexibility is absolutely essential
• Team work

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk