Sous Chef

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The Westin London City boasts an impressive riverside location and spectacular views over Londons historic River Thames. Overlooking Shakespeares Globe and the striking Tate Modern, our luxury spa hotel offers 225 guest rooms, suites and residences impeccably designed with the Westin Heavenly Bed, sleek bathrooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests are invited to indulge in an array of Westin services and amenities.
Our mission is To be the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most, while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves.
At The Westin London City, our employees are at the heart of bringing our wellness mission to life. We empower you to enhance the guest experience and reach your full potential in roles you undertake with pride by providing an enriching and supportive work culture.
Join our team at The Westin London City and be part of crafting distinctive guest experiences, just moments from some of Londons most iconic landmarks.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ASOUS CHEF AT THE WESTIN LONDON CITY
What you'll be doing...
Reporting to the Head Chef, you can expect your working day to include the following.
Managing various sections of the kitchen and ensuring agreed standards are achieved.
Associate management, control of kitchen operations, deputise in the absence of the Head Chef, food ordering and other adminstrative tasks, attendance at required meetings, enforcing full Health & Safery and Food Hygiene compliance and assisting the menu development process.
Ability to work across breakfast, a la carte, bar and banquet operations.
To assist all sections of the kitchen in the production and service of food or the cleaning down of the section as and when required due to the workload
Understanding and adhering to the companys rules and regulations on policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health & safety and licensing regulations.
Ensuring a safe working environment identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
Ensuring that all working areas of the kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times,
Maintaining constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked, ensuring it is to the Head Chefs and applicable kitchen standards.
Working collaboratively with other Sous Chefs in ensuring overall smooth kitchen operations.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...
To succeed in the role of Sous Chef , you will need the following qualities and skills:
Previous experience of people management, demonstrating collaboration, innovation and the ability to motivate a brigade of chefs
Ability to review business levels and undertake ordering and staffing in line with business requirements
The ability to adhering to the companys rules and regulations on policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, health & safety, and licensing regulations
The ability to manage various sections of the kitchen, whilst ensuring health & safety standards are met
To be flexible in your approach, and able to assist all members of the kitchen brigade when required
A team player who thrives in the hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen department
Someone who is passionate about food and willing to learn
Previous experience in a similar role, at either Chef de Partie or Sous Chef level
An understanding of quality control and kitchen standards
WHAT WE OFFER
You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...
Flexible working (subject to role and probationary review)
Staff accommodation rates across UK (Mariott & 4C Group Hotels)
Life Assurance Cover
Cycle to Work Scheme
Technology Scheme
Health Cash Plan (HSF)
Referral Bonus Scheme
Workplace pension scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellbeing Support
Eyecare vouchers
Continuous Learning & Development opportunities
Recognition Programme
Opportunity to attend Social events.
Free Meals on Duty (Saving you £1000 per year)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
4C Group and The Westin London City are an equal opportunity employer.
About 4C Group
4C Group is a global organisation that manages and develops properties and hotels in key business districts and leisure hot spots across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Canada. xwzovoh The company was formed in 2010, building on the foundations of a family property business that stretches back to the 1990s. The groups mission is to operate sustainably, delight guests and investors, whilst striving to deliver a positive environmental and social impact within local communities.