Junior Sous Chef

The Stafford London is home to the renowned American Bar, a London institution and The Game Bird, 2 Rosette Restaurant which celebrates contemporary British cooking. Under the direction of celebrated Michelin-starred Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, The Game Bird is inspired by great seasonal British produce and the bustle of historic St James's.,

• To be totally responsible for the quality and profitability of food production in the restaurant.
• To support the Head Chef in ensuring that standards of both food production and service are consistently high and that the agreed standards are maintained and regularly tested and reviewed.
• To ensure quality levels are consistently maintained to the agreed levels, based on the guest feedback, both internally and externally.
• To maximise productivity and minimise poor labour time. - To assist the Head Chef in minimising waste of man hours through effective Rostering.
• To ensure the Kitchen is always organised to meet business demands, with particular attention being given to Food Costings and restaurant payroll
• To ensure that departmental targets are communicated effectively to all other team members
• To support the Head Chef in executing any weekly/monthly/seasonal changing menus as required for the Restaurant.
• To support the Head Chef in encouraging ethos of driving for results ensuring quality is not compromised
• To share responsibility with Head Chef for all food related stock items and to order all food items in accordance with business levels and to ensure that only agreed suppliers are utilised
• To produce, in good time, all dishes to the agreed specifications and profitability
• To motivate the kitchen team by being confident, through your personality being dynamic and positive at all times, leading from the front.
• Promote a positive attitude and display the ability to 'make things happen' to achieve or exceed anticipated results and encourage the same in the team.
• To assist the Head Chef in developing the recipe manuals/SOPs as new dishes and menus are introduced.
  
  Ideally Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification (Level 3), Food Hygiene Qualification (Level 2) is essential,
• Strong supervisory and communication skills
• Knowledge and working experience with menu development and writing
• Flexible in working hours and shifts
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Discreet and able to work with confidential issues
• Calm temperament whilst working under pressure
• Knowledge and working experience in costings, stocktaking and gross profit
When you work for us not only will you be working for one of London's most historic five-star hotels but you will also be working for a company where the skills and knowledge you gain here will be recognized in the industry worldwide. If you have a passion for hospitality, the drive to deliver only the best results, a keen eye for detail and first-class service skills then this may be the place for you. If that sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you! The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.

We are currently looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our team at The Stafford London Hotel. About The Stafford London Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James's, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence.


• Annual package of £ 48,588 per year ( based on 45 hours a week, amount inclusive of basic salary and service charge)
• Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for a permanent position (terms and conditions applies)
• 28 days holiday with increase after 1st year of service, capped at 33 days
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits
• Employee recognition programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Interest free season ticket loan
• 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues
• Last by not least, the opportunity to work and grow with a fantastic & supportive culinary team!