Chef at Royal Academy of Arts
Job Introduction
Sodexo are currently looking to add a Chef to our team at The Royal Academy of Arts, London to deliver a world class guest experience. Our Cafés and Restaurants are located amongst inspiring and breath taking masterpieces within Burlington House in Piccadilly.
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be able to create their own masterpieces, in the form of delightfully presented lunches and beautiful afternoon teas, as well as spectacular light bites and treats.
The Royal Academy of Arts is open from Tuesday - Sunday, from 10am - 6pm daily and we are looking for an individual to join our team for up to 35 hour per week.
Role Responsibility
- Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
- Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
- Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members
- Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance
- Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
- Maintaining all HACCAP records
The Ideal Candidate
- Chef de Partie level of knowledge
- Demonstrable experience in a high volume environment
- Fine Dining background
- A passionate interest in the catering industry
- A competent communicator and the ability to present to colleagues, peers and clients
- Evidence of being organised and possess excellent planning skills
- Proven ability to manage and lead a team of chefs
About the Company
Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Royal Academy of Arts, The Signet Library, RAF Museum Hendon, The Scottish National Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events including The Queen’s annual Royal Garden Party for which we are honoured to have received a Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen as Supplier of Catering Services.
Our mantra is “building a business to be proud of” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.