Sous Chef

Our Piccadilly flagship sits at the heart of Londons West End, minutes from Piccadilly Circus and Green Park stations, with excellent transport links across the city.

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Within our iconic store, Fortnums restaurants and bars deliver an exceptional dining experiencefrom fine caviar and oysters to hand-carved smoked salmon and signature cocktailsserving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
We are currently recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join our Piccadilly team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sous Chef looking to develop their skills within a high-volume, premium hospitality environment, as part of one of Londons most iconic brands.
WhyWorkForUs:
Competitivehourlyrate+paidovertime

Discretionaryannualbonus(upto5%ofsalary)*

Upto40%storeandrestaurantdiscounts*

A free meal whilst on shift in our staffrestaurantusingFortnumsingredients

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Matchedpensionschemeandcareerdevelopmentopportunities

Exciting Careers opportunities

*subject to terms and conditions
Key Accountabilities
Working with the Senior Team to ensure the food is delivered to the highest standard in the section of responsibility

Coach and develop CDPS and Commis Chefs to ensure their skills are being enhanced, leading by example

Check the Section for standards regularly ensuring that all audits and temperature checks are completed

Take ownership of the stocktake and feedback any key indicators to the Head Chef

Pre-empt any pinch points within the kitchen, and highlight them to your line manager

Work with the Senior Chefs to help produce monthly reporting for the Kitchen

Work closely with the Restaurant team to ensure a collaborative partnership between front and back of house

Communicate effectively ensuring that the teams are aware of the menu

Demonstrate high levels of planning, organising, and time management to drive the operational execution across the section

Ensure adherence to company policies, controls and standards (e.g. due diligence, cleanliness, and HSE)

Monitor and maintain inventory, ensuring these are highlighted to the Senior Chefs

Deliver feedback and coach the team on a regular basis, ensuring achievement is recognised by the senior team

Identify training needs of your team

We expect the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience:
Experience as a Sous Chef within a quality restaurant.

Willing to learn and grow as well as teach

Passionate about food

Have excellent longevity with your past employers

Maintaining Food Safety standards

We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. xwzovoh We respect and embrace each others differences, to create a truly inclusive environment.In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards