Sous Chef - The Lobby

Job Description

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are seeking a Sous Chef for our Lobby kitchen brigade. This position is critical to the success of guest experience, providing a quality menu in partnership with high levels of service within the Lobby of the hotel. The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for the Lobby experience, with live music, a luxurious setting, and food and beverage service offering at the highest level; which, our guests have become accustomed to and that is synonymous with our brand.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence.
• Produce all food required for the assigned section at the highest standards.
• Always follow technical worksheets and recipes as assigned to ensure consistency.
• Ensure that the hotel policies and procedures are followed and prevent wastage of surplus stock without undue sacrifice on food quality.
• Is responsible for the hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen, food production, and food storage areas and always ensures a high standard of food safety.
• Maintain up-to-date technical worksheets, recipes, and costings and ensure understanding and compliance from team members.
• Supervising, and guiding a team of CDPs, Demi, and Commis Chefs and allocating work to them according to skill level and then planning training and initiatives for them to grow and improve.

General Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of food and ingredients and understanding of current culinary trends and classics.
• Experience of a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5 hotel.
• Previous relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

At The Peninsula London, We Look After

• Your financial wellbeing:
• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your Medical Care

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your Daily Health Routine

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers' room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other Perks

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire