Events Sous Chef

Company Description Searcys are looking for an Events Sous Chef to join the team at Searcys Events at High Wycombe.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
The Sous Chef will work hands on under the kitchen brigade to manage the daily kitchen activities including overseeing staffing and menu preparation. They will ensure menus are developed and improved upon on a regular basis, constantly improving the quality of the catering service.
We create fabulous events whatever or wherever the space. Weve shown time and again that we know our clients inside out, providing outstanding hospitality in complex and historically or culturally sensitive spaces. We have exclusive access to some of the UKs most coveted venues, from grand ballrooms, Horizon 22London's highest free viewing platform to charming townhouses and enchanting hidden gardens.
We have exclusive access to some of the UKs most coveted venues, from grand ballrooms to charming townhouses and enchanting hidden gardens.
As an Events Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
50% discount across Searcys venues
Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
Up to 35days annual leave (dependant on job role and location)
Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
Chef whites provided
Employee assistance programme
Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
Quarterly chef incentives
Annual celebration days
Birthday off
Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy
Job Description Job Description
Salary: £40,000 per annum
45 hours contract
Key Responsibilities:
To oversee and assist in the preparation and presentation of all meals and service across the Hall, Events.
To lead and drive the brigade team in the planning and development of menus, dishes and concepts.
To create new menu specifications, including costing sheets.
To provide guidance to the junior chefs and porters.
To be responsible for ordering and managing food production.
To control each sections' food storage area, maintaining them to a high standard.
To keep a record of food production volumes, waste, stock holding and food costs concerns.
Qualifications Formal culinary training, with at least 2 years' experience within production or event work.
Good foundation of Health and Safety, Food Safety and COSHH.
Strong organisational skills.
Good management skills.
Highlydeveloped attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure
Additional Information We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of Londons most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry. xwzovoh
A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.
To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at