Sous Chef London, England
Job description
Job Ref: NOB1888
Branch: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Location: London Portman Square, West London
Salary/Benefits: Up to £45,000 per annum PLUS service charge and benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 07/02/2023
Closing date: 23/03/2023
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THE ROLE*
As Sous Chef for Meeting and Events, you will be responsible for the operational management of ME kitchen and the 3 spaces it covers including our Ballroom. Your role will be to maintain the highest level of standards in the kitchen and in the execution and delivery of all dishes. Your tasks will include but will not be limited to:
- To assist the Executive 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 build and maintain good relationships with suppliers in regards to ordering and receiving stock.
- To create a positive work space for your team.
- To be an advocate for training and development in order to foster progression and retention throughout your department.
- To assist with the creation and development of innovative menu ideas.
- 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 and food costs and profitability.
- To be an ambassador for Nobu as well as a strong leader who embodies our values and commitment to our teams.
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 Gym Membership via the app Hussle
- Discounted Pilates classes and Wellness treatments
- Opportunities to progress within our hotel and the wider portfolio
- Access to a suite of innovative and varied learning and project opportunities
- Mental Health First Aiders within the team
- Exciting wellness and volunteering opportunities
- Up to 33 holiday days through length of service
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts off all food and beverage
- Free meals whilst on duty
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Sous Chef role within the luxury hotel market.
- Strong understanding of menu development, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, inventory controls and food cost controls.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
