Sous Chef

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.
From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.
About the Venue Managed by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, the iconic Royal Albert Hall operation consists of 3 restaurants, 14 bars, 1 retail outlet, 147 hospitality boxes and events for up to 2000 people.
Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef Main Kitchen to support the day to day leadership and operation o f the Royal Albert Halls main kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and Senior Culinary Team, you will play a key role in the preparation and delivery of consistently high quality food across core hospitality and event operations within the venue.
This is a busy and demanding kitchen environment. The scale of production, variety of menus and expectation of excellence require a disciplined, organised and hands on Sous Chef who thrives in a fast paced operation. You will be a vital part of a multi stakeholder culinary operation, working collaboratively with senior chefs, events, hospitality and operations teams to maintain standards and ensure smooth service delivery.
What you'll be doing Supporting the Head Chef and Senior Culinary Team in the daily operation of the main kitchen, ensuring food quality, consistency and presentation meet Royal Albert Hall standards

Leading kitchen teams during prep and service periods, setting standards and ensuring procedures and timelines are followed

Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety throughout the kitchen

Coaching, training and developing junior chefs, supporting performance and progression within the kitchen brigade

Acting as a senior presence within the main kitchen during service, maintaining control and upholding standards at all times

What we're looking for You will come from a high volume hospitality environment such as a major venue, cultural institution, hotel or large scale restaurant operation, with solid experience working in a main production kitchen.

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef within a high volume, structured kitchen environment

Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate and develop kitchen teams

Excellent xwzovoh organisational skills and attention to detail within a fast paced operation

A calm, professional and solutions focused approach under pressure

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior chefs and wider operational teams

Sound knowledge of food safety legislation, allergen compliance, COSHH and health and safety requirements

Experience working within large scale, multi outlet or venue based operations would be highly advantageous

Good to know Please note, this role pays £40,000 - 42,964 (inclusive of tronc) DOE and is 100% on site at the Royal Albert Hall
Benefits:
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Learning and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme

Staff social events throughout the year

Free meals on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Scheme