Sous Chef RA Venues Posted Chefs

Overview

Sous Chef

Location:

the Design Museum, London
Salary: £37,850 per annum + paid overtime

Contract: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7

At RA Venues, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK’s leading cultural and heritage destinations. We celebrate great food and legendary service across our portfolio of clients. We are looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at our prestigious contract at the Design Museum, based in the heart of Kensington.

Known as one of the world’s leading museums devoted to contemporary design in every form, the Design Museum is a breathtaking, modern venue that hosts a variety of exhibitions as well as boasting a great conference & events portfolio. You will be working with a menu, curated by a Master chef UK Winner! A menu where food and culture come together is on offer, as well as uniquely designed afternoon teas!

The Sous Chef will thrive in supporting the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food while ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. You will be passionate about food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to perfection. You will be integral in leading the kitchen team, training and mentoring junior staff, and ensuring that operational efficiency and food safety standards are met.

• Supporting the Head Chef:
  Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management, including menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Team Leadership:
  Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.
• Food Quality and Consistency:
  Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented according to the venue’s standards, maintaining consistency and quality at all times.
• Stock Management:
  Assist in ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and waste is minimised.
• Health and Safety:
  Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene regulations to ensure the kitchen operates in a safe and clean environment.
• Cost Control:
  Work with the Head Chef to ensure food costs are controlled and within budget, while maintaining the highest quality.
• Customer Focused:
  Ensure that dishes meet client and customer expectations, adapting to special dietary requirements and requests as needed.
• Operational Support:
  Take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent, ensuring the operation runs smoothly.

• Culinary Expertise:
  Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue or setting, with a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to supervise and motivate a team of kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of performance.
• Food Safety: A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, with the ability to enforce them in the kitchen.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work well with both front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Organisational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability:
  Flexibility to assist in all areas of the kitchen and respond to changing demands during service.
• Passion for Food: A deep enthusiasm for culinary arts and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• Creativity:
  Ability to contribute to menu planning and innovation, keeping up to date with culinary trends.
• Financial Awareness:
  Ability to manage food costs and contribute to the financial success of the venue.

As a Sous Chef, you will ideally have a background in high-quality catering and be eager to further develop your culinary skills in a prestigious venue. You will be dedicated to maintaining a high standard of food and service, leading your team to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK…