Sous Chef

Searcys at The British Academy are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our talented kitchen brigade. As Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to create the finest quality dishes and help deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our clients and guests.

You will be based in the main kitchen, working alongside the wider brigade and supporting the senior culinary team across the operation. The role will also involve pastry work, so previous pastry experience is highly desirable, although you do not need to be a dedicated Pastry Chef.

The British Academy for the Promotion of Historical, Philosophical and Philological Studies is the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and social sciences. It was established in 1902 and received its Royal Charter in the same year.

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

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent 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 venues
• Annual celebration event
• Culinary development programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Chef incentive days
• Chef whites and shoes provided
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Type: Full Time, 45 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service.
• Produce food preparation across the operation, including functions and events in different areas of the business.
• Support the training, development and supervision of junior chefs, helping to maintain a positive and professional kitchen environment.
• Work closely with key members of the team to plan and deliver food requirements across all areas of the business.
• Ensure the smooth running of daily kitchen operations and the consistent delivery of the agreed menu offering.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency in line with expectations set by the Executive Chef.
• Support with pastry preparation and production when required. Previous pastry experience would be highly desirable, although you do not need to be a specialist Pastry Chef.

• Excellent communication skills
• Pastry Experience
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate high level of organisation.
• Excellent record keeping.
• To be willing to work the hours and the needs of the business

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