Sous Chef

About STK Strand, WC2R 1HA

STK London, located at the iconic ME London Hotel on The Strand, offers an upscale dining experience blending high quality cuisine with a lively, vibrant atmosphere. Known for our modern steakhouse concept, we pride ourselves on exceptional service, premium dishes, and a stylish setting. We're seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our dynamic team and help deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

At STK London, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a globally recognized brand known for pushing culinary boundaries. We offer a dynamic, fast paced environment, room for growth, and the chance to work alongside a passionate and talented team.

Sous Chef

Salary package: up to £46,000.00 including Tronc. Benefits include Hotel discounts, Health cash back plan, Meals on duty, Pension scheme, Loyalty rewards and referral bonuses, and many more.

As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role as the right hand to the Head Chef, overseeing daily operations, maintaining brand quality, and inspiring the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Head Chef's directives to maintain consistency and quality.
• Lead kitchen operations from line execution to production and plating.
• Monitor food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with health department guidelines.
• Conduct line checks, oversee specials, and expedite service to ensure smooth flow.
• Collaborate with the Events team to align menus with trends and seasonal offerings.
• Inspire and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
• Assist in scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and cost control.
• Drive kitchen performance by analyzing food and labor costs and ensuring targets are met.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional hospitality leadership experience in a similar high energy, high volume environment.
• Mastery of cooking techniques, sauces, stocks, and product identification. Skilled in fabricating meats, fish, and poultry, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of pastries and Garde Manger.
• Ability to inspire, train, and motivate a team while maintaining a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Commitment to culinary excellence and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including 8 public holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus: £500 (subject to successfully completed 6 months' probation).
• Discounted dental and health cover with HSF.
• Great discounts with Melia Hotels Worldwide (Friends & families).
• Personal development programs with unlimited online learning access.
• Awards and recognition programs, loyalty bonuses and referral incentives.
• Career growth opportunities across a network of over 350 hotels worldwide (subject to local right to work rules).
• High street discounts via Perks at Work.
• Meals on duty, payday parties, and laundry.

We promote equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace and are committed to effective equality, with the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize a corporate culture committed to effective equality and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present".