Junior Sous Chef

We are looking for an awesome Junior Sous Chef to join our Kitchen team at The Mitre, Hampton Court.

Our 40 bedroom hotel has been transformed into glamorous restaurants, cocktail bars, enchanting river terraces, an orangery, an all day café, and even a quirky library for the most curious. Nestled on the banks of the Thames beside Hampton Court Palace, The Mitre offers riverside elegance just 40 minutes from Central London.

Benefits

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before the pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days' holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Lead our kitchen team, in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Ensure that all chefs are briefed ahead of service and are familiar with day to day expectations and requirements.
• Ensure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.
• Ensure that timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up to date.
• Ensure that all statutory, as well as company, hygiene regulations are being strictly adhered to and maintain records and logs.
• Monitor and maintain a strong understanding of health & safety compliance standards, so the team adheres to current legislation.
• Maintain open communication with the front of house team, ensuring the whole F&B operation runs as smoothly as possible.
• Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
• Engage with relevant training and development for your role for further advancement.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality - warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!

Compensation: Competitive salary