Junior Sous Chef

Job Introduction

Are you an ambitious Junior Sous Chef looking for an exciting career opportunity? 

Sodexo Live! will offer you the opportunity to showcase your present skills and expand your experience working as the Junior Sous Chef at the Fulham Pier. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a team member at London's newest premium waterfront experience.

The Fulham Pier will become the heart of the community and the standard bearer for indulgent experiences, which will attract both Londoner’s and tourist from all over the world!

We are exceptional hosts and independent champions, curating authentic brands that are dreamed up and run with passion. 

We have a remarkable selection of food and drink experiences, ranging from, Pop-up bars and pop-up local cuisine, to elegant fine dining experiences. 

Our entertainment options are as exceptional as our dining experiences, and we cater for all tastes and moods.  We offer local theatre, outdoor gigs, jazz clubs, an art gallery, cooking classes, a comedy club, book launches, film nights and water sports, to name but a few. In addition to this we offer educational activities and crèche and soft play facilities. Whether it’s saluting the sun in the morning with riverfront yoga or toasting the night with a magical cocktail we are building a playground for the senses!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work with the Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary delivery at the venue which will include events and retail offerings
• Innovation and high level food offer concept delivery and design that is continually ahead of/on trend with relevant markets
• Delivery of consistent levels of service, within the Company's standards, to support contract specifications, service offer and agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets
• Compliance to company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health and safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH            
• Development of supplier relationships to support the business strategy
• You will be involved with the delivery of our Matchday operations for an audience of up to 30,000 guests per event – be they football, Cup Games, or other ad hoc opportunities. 

 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will have a background and passion for catering and be committed to exceeding the expectations of our client.  The role requires focus on the consumer market so you will have the ability to identify the needs of the customer demographic and deliver food offerings that will delight them.

This role also requires a strong commitment to teamwork and excellent communication skills, as well as proficiency in food safety compliance and operational standards.

You will also have:

Essential:

• Experience in the delivery of retail food operations
• Previous experience of working within a hotel or high-end restaurants
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of supervising or managing people.
• A chef/catering qualification (or be qualified by experience)    
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (can be taken on site)

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for your commitment and hard work, we offer a salary of between £35,000 and £40,000 plus access to our extensive benefits package, which includes:

• Contributory pension scheme of up to 6%
• A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 3 days (FTE)
• Volunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGER
• Numerous voluntary benefits, including dental care, gym discounts, retail / hospitality, and many more.

If you are a self-motivated individual with the skills and enthusiasm to take on a challenging role in the culinary industry, we invite you to apply. You will be a key member of a dynamic and talented team, and we look forward to hearing from you!

 We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.