Sous-chef

Henrietta Hotel opened in 2017, right in the heart of bustling Covent Garden. A haven nestled away from the busy streets outside, Henrietta is comprised of 40 rooms divided into two buildings. In the summer of 2024, renowned British chef Jackson Boxer took the helm of the restaurant, reimagining the food offering against the backdrop of a full restaurant redesign. Expect nods to their Parisian heritage and the city's famed bistros, as well as to Covent Garden's rich history. Taking inspiration from London's continental neighbours, the menu at Henri reflects the culinary traditions and timeless appeal of a Parisian bistro, serving Jackson's take on French classics alongside signature Experimental cocktails.

Job: Sous Chef

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Contracted hours: Full-Time

Based in: Covent Garden, London

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You will be responsible for assisting with keeping correct food standards, staff management, inventory/purchasing of supplies. In the absence of the Head Chef, you will oversee the smooth running of the kitchen.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of food quality and production with the aim of exceeding our guest's expectations.
• Support the Head Chef to ensure effective control of stock purchasing, receipt, storage, preparation, and service with regard to quality and quantity.
• Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment, communicate with the Head Chef when repairs are needed.
• Support the Head Chef with the orders, delivery control and invoices.

Team Management

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team, ensuring a smooth operation of the kitchen. In the absence of the Head Chef, supervise the kitchen team.
• Take on leadership, mentorship, and training of the junior staff, encouraging their career development within the Company.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered and applied.

Reporting

In coordination with the Head Chef:

• Ensure that the food operations are controlled to reach the desired cost of sales, maximizing potential and optimizing resources.
• Manage the inventory and order stock as needed.

About You

• Experience in a similar role.
• Have a strong team spirit.
• Attention to details and customer needs.
• Good organisational and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.
• Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

What It Is Like to Work for Us?

Whether you're looking for an entry-level employment or a new opportunity to evolve, we make a point to recruit, develop, and retain the most motivated and talented people from all backgrounds and skills. Here is what we can offer:

• On the job and personalised training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to develop a clear career path: weekly masterclass, internal training and training with brands, incentive, etc.
• Possibility of inner company mobility within our foreign venues such as Italy, France, Spain or Switzerland.
• Staff discounts from 50% off food and drink at any of our UK venues (Stereo, Experimental Cocktail Club, Compagnie des Vin Surnaturels, Henri, Cowley Manor).
• Pension scheme.