Senior Sous Chef London
Job description
Job Ref: NOB2129 Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Location: London Portman Square, West London Salary/Benefits: Up to £60,000 per annum INCLUDING Tronc Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 hours per week Posted date: 19/10/2023 Closing date: 02/12/2023 THE ROLE As Senior Sous Chef of Nobu Restaurant Kitchen, you will support the Head Chef with the leadership and management of the kitchen and support the overall operations for the Culinary and Back of House teams as appropriate. You will help to manage budgets, all standards including cooking, quality and legal and ensuring the employee and guest experience is always in line with Nobu Hotel London Portman Square’s standards. Your tasks will include but not be limited to: To assist the Head Chef in creating a highly regarded kitchen environment which meets the Nobu standards and expectations. To maintain a clean and tidy kitchen with regular stock checks, labelling audits, equipment checks, and adhering to all health and safety requirements. To ensure stock is correctly managed and a proper inventory recorded. To follow all HS procedures diligently To assist the Head Chef with the creation and development of innovative pastry menu ideas including an Afternoon Tea concept. To ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standard with the utmost care in presentation. To be able to work efficiently and accurately within a high pressure, high volume kitchen. Assist in the achievement of budgeted food sales, labour costs and profitability. To be an ambassador for Nobu as well as someone who embodies our values and commitment to our teams EXPERIENCE Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Sous Chef role within a premium restaurant. Strong understanding of menu development, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, inventory controls and food cost controls. BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM £1000 Refer a Friend Scheme 2 Hotel-wide social events a year including Employee Awards night Discounted overnight stays across Nobu properties Worldwide Discounted Pilates classes and Wellness treatments Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider portfolio Mental Health First Aiders within the team Access to Hospitality Action Up to 33 holiday days through length of service (25 days for those on 4 on 4 off) Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Discounts off all food and beverage Free meals whilst on duty (also beverages including tea/coffee/cold drinks) Flu Vaccinations Wellness initiatives Nobu Hotels effortlessly blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition into the concept of a lifestyle hotel. Filled with cutting-edge design and stunning spaces, Nobu Hotels provides remarkable hospitable service and an unparalleled experience like nothing before. Helming from world renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, the Nobu Hotels concept is a remarkable conjunction of exquisite cuisine, innovation and creativity. Nobu Hotel London Portman Square features 249 guest rooms and suites, together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects. We are looking for great people that embody our core values of Kokoro, Smile, Family Crafted. You will share our passion, deliver quality results and have the courage to be different and creative within your specialism.
