Junior Sous Chef - Banqueting

We are seeking a driven Junior Sous Chef to join the Claridge's Private Dining and Banqueting team.

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge's is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge's has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge's. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as "annexe to Buckingham Palace". Claridge's has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the 'Foyer & Reading Room', L'Epicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridge's Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painter's Room.

Responsibilities

• The supervision, preparation and service of food within our luxury event space, catering for up to 1000 people per day.
• Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• The development and ongoing learning of Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Apprentice chefs.
• Ensuring that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy.
• Appropriate mise en place, stock rotation and portion control.

Qualifications

• Be able to lead and manage a large fine dining establishment.
• Demonstrate genuine dedication to Claridge's and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service.
• Demonstrate an absolute understanding of our guests' needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories.
• Be motivated, creative and have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• Have a passion for food and quality products, be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.

Benefits Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme .

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers .
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses .
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state of the art all day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme 'Introduce a Star' where you can earn up to £1,500 .
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children's Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.