Senior Sous Chef

Searcys are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the team at St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar.

Located within the iconic St Pancras International Station, St Pancras Brasserie by Searcys is home to the longest Champagne bar in Europe and offers the ideal escape to sit back and soak up the charm of the magnificent station.

Working as a Senior Sous Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will not only support the Exec/Head Chef in the day to day running of the venue but also act as a mentor to the junior kitchen brigade. You will work collaboratively with both the kitchen and front of house team to deliver bespoke events and restaurant service whilst creating food that honours the seasons and celebrates local produce. 

As a Senior Sous Chef you will benefit from the following:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys enhanced pension scheme
• Up to 38 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 venues
• Monthly Chef Away Days
• Chef Whites and Shoes provided.

As a Senior Sous Chef in this venue, you will get a chance to create the finest quality of dishes and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. You will have a structured team, that you will work closely with to create the perfect dinning experience. 

Contract: Full time

Salary: up to £47K Pa

Key Responsibilities:

• To organise the successful operation of all food areas with the assistance of the Head Chef
• To set the standards of operation which the staff are to operate and ensure they are maintained.
• To monitor on a daily basis the standards achieved in each area and report to the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef any areas of concerns.
• To liaise with the general manager and in absence deputy operation manager
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility 
• Day to day running if main kitchen with total responsibility and delegation to the Chefs.
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations
• Hygiene and personal hygiene checks
• Food standards
• Waste control
• Health and Safety
• Food purchasing
• To ensure all Searcy’s personnel procedures, including disciplinary, grievance, appraisal and recruitment are followed at all times and in accordance with Investors in People standards.

• Very well organised and ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent standards
• Experience in working in a 4/5 star hotel or high end restaurant preferably
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

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