Junior Sous Chef London
Job description
LIFE AT CLAYS Clays is the premier indoor interactive clay shooting experience and cocktail bar, bringing all the fun of a British clay target shooting weekend to the city. We are the perfect place to spend time with friends or colleagues for an adrenaline-fuelled, fun-filled experience day or night. With a completely unique proposition in the competitive socialising arena, our gamified version of Olympic clay target shooting makes clay shooting safe, fun and accessible for all. We are on an exciting adventure as we expand both domestically and internationally into key global markets where the appeal for Britishness and competitive gaming has tested strongly. Careers at Clays are loaded with possibilities and as we grow our brand and business, we are also invested in developing our people, providing many opportunities for personal development and access to excellent training. We are building an amazing team of autonomous free thinkers who are passionate about creating amazing experiences for our guests. If you’re looking to join a company with a culture and working environment where integrity, fun and teamwork are prioritised, we might just be the place for you! CLAYS VALUES Just like our venues are designed for everyone, so is our workplace. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people, and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We want the different perspectives, increased creativity and higher innovation that comes from diversity. So, as long as you are passionate about making a positive impact then we want to hear from you. And of course, we're looking for someone who's going to live and breathe our Clays values, which is why we framed them as a set of questions that inform what we do: Safe - Is it safe? For our team, our guests, the business, our partners. Amazing experience - Is it delivering an amazing experience? We amaze, and are amazing. We bring fun, thrill, wonder and joy and deliver an experience like no other. Always striving to surprise, delight and exceed expectations Lasting - Is it lasting? We are committed to making a positive contribution to our world, our team, our guests and our industry in a way that is sustainable and enduring. We are here for the long term, we create a strong impression and make lasting memories. There is always a part of our amazing experience to discover and we are constantly evolving. SUMMARY OF POSITION It is the Junior Sous Chef's responsibility to orchestrate and be responsible for the overall delivery of the customer experience day to day with a focus on the food oriented side of the operation. You must ensure impeccable standards, have and maintain excellent product knowledge and deliver training and support for the kitchen and front of house team. You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sous Chef in all aspects of stock and inventory management. We are looking for a self-driven individual that strives for excellence. With experience in the hospitality industry. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will include but may not be limited to the following responsibilities; To support the Senior Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen including service, stock management and staffing To provide training and support to all Junior colleagues Communicate well with both kitchen colleagues and front of house colleagues Ensure the quality of the food and service delivered are at our standards and are within execution times Ensure all food safety procedures are followed daily Monitor the cleanliness of the kitchen and communicate any problems with Snr Sous Asiste in all aspects of stock management, including and not limited to, wastage, holding stock, perishable stock and consumables Ensuring delivery of colleague meals for the in-venue team daily Take initiative and demonstrate aptitude and desire to continue to further your career. Execute our Health & Safety policy SKILLS, DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES At least 3 years of experience within a similar role desirable Culinary diploma from a recognised institution or higher Excellent communication skills and computer skills Training and coaching skills First Aid (not essential) Competency in Stock procurement (training will be provided for our platform) Food hygiene level 2 (training to level 3 will be provided ) Understanding of Food Safety record keeping (training will be given on our platform) High volume Kitchen experience Always looking for opportunities to improve your knowledge and abilities Passionate about hospitality and creating amazing experiences A keen eye for detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues and clients Honest with strong moral principles Take initiative, can solve problems calmly and work well under pressure WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. This role is offered with a competitive base salary of £30,000 plus £5600 annual Tronc service charge and Tronc bonuses. Other great benefits include: Continuing career development via our Career Tree learning journey and opportunities for progression in our growing business Globally recognised qualifications as part of the Career Tree Journey funded by Clays 32 working days’ holiday pro rata every holiday year including bank holidays and an increasing holiday allocation with length of service up to a maximum of 36 days An additional Celebration Day every year to celebrate something that is important to you Generous 50% colleague discount during off peak periods and 25% colleague discount during peak periods to enjoy Clays with your friends and family Market-leading parental leave policies. In addition to your statutory rights, Clays offers all colleagues with 12 months service, 13 weeks leave at 100% pay (based on your average weekly earnings) for maternity, adoption and paternity and partner leave Health Care Cash Plan including up to £995 of reclaimable appointments & treatments and access to a Virtual GP An Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 employee support service and access to up to 8 counselling sessions A paid annual Volunteer Day for you to give back to your local community Choice of a Birthday Gift All colleagues are eligible to join Clays’ non-contributory Pension scheme, where we will contribute a minimum of 3% of your basic salary into the scheme and you will pay a minimum of 5% of your basic salary into the scheme Other team recognition and incentives via our Shooting Stars recognition programme Access to hospitality discounts via Hospitality Rewards Meals provided for colleagues working operational shifts in venues across mealtimes You will be part of a growing brand, business and an exciting adventure with excellent training opportunities and investment in your personal development. 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