Senior Sous Chef – Private Members Restaurant (Monday to Friday)

Searcys are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to lead the team in the private members' restaurant at the Honourable Society of The Inner Temple.

As the Senior Sous Chef, you will work hands on for the operational productivity of the kitchen department and its operating standards. This is a Monday - Friday role. 

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. Teamed with its surroundings of a three acre private garden, the Inner Temple is one of Searcys' most exquisite event venues. 

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

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime paid
• Up to 31 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• 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

Salary: £37,000, plus generous gratuities

As a key member of the kitchen team, the Senior Sous Chef will manage the daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staffing and aiding menu preparation, for the small private members' restaurant.

Salary: £37,000, plus 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, whilst guiding junior members of the team.
• Creating quarterly seasonal menu rotations, with tastings and staff training.
• Creating regular specials and one -off menus as required as per the marketing diary.
• Planning and costing menus including nutritional and allergenic information.
• To brief all front of house staff on each menu change and daily specials, including any specification changes.
• 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

• Formal culinary training
• Restaurant experience (within a private members establishment, desirable)
• Good foundation of Health and Safety as well as Food Safety
• Level 3 Food Safety Management, via NCASS, or equivalent
• Strong organisational skills
• Self motivated
• Ability to work under pressure during busy periods
• Creativity and passion

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