Junior Sous Chef
Posted 3 days ago
- London, Greater London
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Junior Sous Chef · Full Time · £43.1K – £44.5K (incl. Tronc) · Full-time · 45 hours per week (Monday – Sunday) · Kings Cross ·
The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world, with an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, and are now looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen team and capture the essence of this culinary destination.
Your role
As a Junior Sous Chef at The Standard, London, you will become part of an exceptional culinary and kitchen team that will provide an extensive food service across Isla, Double Standard, The Library Lounge, In-Room Dining, and Events, as well as taking part in high-profile pop-ups and guest chef collaborations.
You will be a key part of the kitchen management team, supporting our Executive Chef, Head Chef, and Sous Chef to contribute in the execution of all daily culinary operations, support menu development, assist in supervising all culinary team members, and oversee service delivery and monitor food quality from the pass.
As a Junior Sous Chef , you should possess solid people skills, including coaching, training, disciplining and mediating in conflicts, being a patient, empathetic and supportive towards your team – even in the most stressful situations – as well as showing pride in your work, and holding yourself and your team to highest standards.
You will of course be passionate cooking, with an exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations and order of service; along with a deep appreciation for quality food, proven knowledge of production and cooking techniques in order to fully support the senior kitchen team, and assist in various aspects of kitchen management, including the daily production of food, quality control of products, stock control, food hygiene and HACCP.
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Sous Chef at The Standard, London
‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You will therefore need to be upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy kitchen environment and can manage multiple tasks with ease. In addition to this you will also need…
A proven track record as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a similar high-volume and fast-paced environment
Ability to successfully run a section as part of the kitchen brigade
Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills and a high level of attention to detail
Full-time availability and full flexibility Monday-Sunday
Hold professional culinary & food safety qualifications to a minimum of level 2 or 3
Experience and proficiency across a range of kitchen management disciplines including stock management control and menu planning; ideally gained in a high volume, fast-paced kitchen
Ability to develop and deliver effective training to maintain consistent service standards throughout the team
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing.
Benefits Include
Starting salary of £43.1K, increasing to £44.5K after probation
Meals on Duty
Uniform Provided
28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
Discount platform including GYM
Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
In-house Experience Programme
F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
Social Committee with regular monthly social activities
The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world, with an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, and are now looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen team and capture the essence of this culinary destination.
Your role
As a Junior Sous Chef at The Standard, London, you will become part of an exceptional culinary and kitchen team that will provide an extensive food service across Isla, Double Standard, The Library Lounge, In-Room Dining, and Events, as well as taking part in high-profile pop-ups and guest chef collaborations.
You will be a key part of the kitchen management team, supporting our Executive Chef, Head Chef, and Sous Chef to contribute in the execution of all daily culinary operations, support menu development, assist in supervising all culinary team members, and oversee service delivery and monitor food quality from the pass.
As a Junior Sous Chef , you should possess solid people skills, including coaching, training, disciplining and mediating in conflicts, being a patient, empathetic and supportive towards your team – even in the most stressful situations – as well as showing pride in your work, and holding yourself and your team to highest standards.
You will of course be passionate cooking, with an exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations and order of service; along with a deep appreciation for quality food, proven knowledge of production and cooking techniques in order to fully support the senior kitchen team, and assist in various aspects of kitchen management, including the daily production of food, quality control of products, stock control, food hygiene and HACCP.
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Sous Chef at The Standard, London
‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You will therefore need to be upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy kitchen environment and can manage multiple tasks with ease. In addition to this you will also need…
A proven track record as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a similar high-volume and fast-paced environment
Ability to successfully run a section as part of the kitchen brigade
Highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills and a high level of attention to detail
Full-time availability and full flexibility Monday-Sunday
Hold professional culinary & food safety qualifications to a minimum of level 2 or 3
Experience and proficiency across a range of kitchen management disciplines including stock management control and menu planning; ideally gained in a high volume, fast-paced kitchen
Ability to develop and deliver effective training to maintain consistent service standards throughout the team
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing.
Benefits Include
Starting salary of £43.1K, increasing to £44.5K after probation
Meals on Duty
Uniform Provided
28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
Discount platform including GYM
Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
In-house Experience Programme
F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
Social Committee with regular monthly social activities