Overview
Senior Sous Chef – Westminster
Company Description
Nestled up next to the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Jamie Oliver Catherine Street is a seriously special place to dine, bang in the heart of Covent Garden.
Diners can experience their favourite dishes from Jamie along with new and bespoke recipes. Coming from a family of publicans and having yielded a lifetime career changing the way we cook, Jamie has worked to showcase the best of British produce and dishes that are considered yet accessible.
Position
WHAT YOU’RE HERE TO DO
- As the Senior Sous Chef, you are a key leader in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and food development.
- You will ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.
- In the absence of the Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the kitchen, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining the brand’s culinary vision.
- Your role is pivotal in developing new dishes, mentoring the kitchen team, and contributing to an inspiring, innovative, and food-safe environment.
- Be an inspirational leader with excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Embody the brand’s values, nurturing a positive and productive kitchen environment.
Requirements
WHAT A SENIOR SOUS CHEF NEEDS TO KNOW
- Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a similar restaurant environment.
- Strong ability in kitchen management, with experience leading a team.
- Demonstrated skill in developing new dishes and contributing to menu creation.
- Exceptional understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Ability to manage stock and labor costs effectively, ensuring profitability.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record in staff development and motivation.
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid annual leave
Paid parental leave
On-the-job training
Career progression opportunities
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Mental health support
Pension scheme
Exclusive staff discounts / Partnerships
Free or subsidised meals
Other information
WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN
Generous and competitive benefits package including:
- Access to Bupa Cash Plan and membership to the CODE hospitality app
- Free, delicious and nutritious meals on shift
- Generous family package
- Discount on meals in Catherine Street for you and your family
- Opportunity to join a company that will invest heavily in its people and their careers
- Lots of internal and external training and development opportunities
- Regular team socialising events
- And many more details to follow!
At Jamie Oliver, we celebrate the fact that everyone is different and treat every colleague with dignity and respect. As a creative business we know that diverse teams help us deliver our best work. We love to see applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the creative industries.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
