Sous Chef
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Job Description
Join us as a Sous Chef in The Grill Kitchen at The Dorchester Hotel recently recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for inand Hotel of the year London at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in our values of passion personality respect working together and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.
We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.
When you join us as a Sous Chef in The Grill Kitchen at The Dorchester Hotel you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft service and leadership.
Here at the Dorchester we uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. As part of our Kitchen team you will play a vital role in ensuring full compliance withHACCPrequirements to maintain our commitment to five-star service.
What youll do
As aSous Chef at The Grill you will be an essential part of the culinaryleadership team supporting the Head Chef in ensuring the smooth day-to-dayrunning of the kitchen. Youll lead your section with confidence uphold thehighest standards in food preparation and inspire your team to deliverexcellence every service. In this role you will: lead and supervise the breakfast kitchen team coordinating with Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie to deliver a flawless service from early morning.- Oversee daily food production ensuring all mise-en-place is prepared to the highest standard and meets the specifications for portion size quality and presentation.
- Take the lead in service providing hands-on support and supervision to ensure an efficient and seamless kitchen operation.
- Handle special guest requests including bespoke dishes dietary requirements allergen-sensitive meals and celebratory creations.
- Support the Head Chef with training and mentoring the kitchen brigade fostering growth skill development and a positive kitchen culture.
- Maintain rigorous compliance with health safety and hygiene protocols ensuring your section is always inspection-ready.
- Assist in monitoring food costs portion control and waste management to help achieve financial targets.
- Contribute to menu development offering creative input and helping to evolve dishes that reflect both tradition and innovation.
- Lead by example during service and ensure that all chefs maintain a high standard of professionalism and discipline.
As asenior member of the team your leadership and culinary expertise will be keyto delivering the refined and memorable dining experience that The Grill isknown for.
- Prior experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a fine dining or luxury hotel environment.
- In-depth understanding of kitchen operations HACCP and food safety standards.
- Strong team management timekeeping and leadership skills with a hands-on lead-from-the-front style.
- Ability to remain composed and confident under pressure during high-volume service.
- Experience in menu creation cost control and team training.
- Passion for modern British cuisine and a desire to drive culinary innovation within a heritage setting.
- Familiarity with luxury guest expectations and the importance of attention to detail in every dish.
- Exposure to banqueting events and bespoke dining operations.
- Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
- Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
- Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan Rental deposit scheme private financial advice and Eye care vouchers.
- Training and Development:Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
- Social Events:Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winter ball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
- Referral Bonus:Earn a 1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
- Well-being Support:Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply alternative formats of information or adjustments to the assessment process itself) please do call People & Culture team onor emailso that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
