Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Title: Sous Chef - Lighthouse Social

Location: Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, Fulham, SW6 6HH

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum + flexible benefits

Flexible shifts between 7am - 11pm, including weekends and matchdays.

Introduction

Join us at Lighthouse Social, an exclusive members club on the stunning Fulham Pier, where modern Asian American flavours meet exceptional hospitality. We are looking for a talented Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in delivering an elevated dining experience to our 1,000+ members.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high quality food production.
• Lead the kitchen team during service, ensuring that dishes are prepared and presented to the required standards.
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes, maintaining consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and enhance existing offerings based on member feedback and seasonal availability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and proper handling of all kitchen equipment.
• Manage inventory and stock levels, ensuring timely ordering of ingredients and proper storage practices to minimise waste.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, helping them develop their culinary skills and ensuring adherence to kitchen standards.
• Assist in managing food costs and portion control, ensuring that kitchen operations remain profitable and within budget.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss kitchen performance, menu changes, and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role within a high volume restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Strong culinary skills and experience in menu development and food preparation.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively, ensuring efficient service during busy periods.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience training and mentoring junior chefs.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• Flexibility to work during peak periods, including weekends, evenings, and matchdays, as required by the members club.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing legal, financial, and personal support.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app with a 24hr virtual GP and related services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals 24/7 and a prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• The Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Learning and development tools to enable career growth.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote environmental sustainability.
• Volunteering Opportunities to support community causes.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.