Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at Sodexo in the Heathrow Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse , you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team! You will need to have a proven track record in creating inspiring and creative dishes and have an interest using the best ingredients. The food you prepare starts all of guests journeys in the best possible way. This is a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. What you'll do:

• Responsible to run the day-to-day kitchen operation and deputising in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of all menu items, to ensure that a high culinary Standard is met and that the service is prompt and efficient.
• To make sure specified standards of food handling and storage and Stock Rotation are practiced.
• Support the Head chef in menu planning, costings and implementation.
• To deliver Team Briefings and identify the training needs of the kitchen and individuals to meet the business needs.
• To Support Head chef in delivering required standard of food, and kitchen operation.
• Always comply with the HR Staff Code of Conduct.
• To ensure that the uniform provided is always worn whilst on duty.
• Demonstrate good customer service attitude to our clients, staff and customers.
• Responsible in maintaining a safe working environment to minimise accidents within the workplace.
  
  A Minimum 2 years' experience in people management
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• Excellent record keeping.
  
  At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.
• We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
• We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
• We're a 'ban the box' employer, which means we don't ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check.
• We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs.
  
  Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied