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Strand Palace is looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to oversee daily food preparation, manage food ordering, menu planning, and lead our kitchen team in delivering exceptional service.
About Strand Palace
Part of London & Regional Hotels, Strand Palace is one of London’s largest independent hotels. We have been welcoming guests from all corners of the UK and worldwide since 1909.Right in the heart of London, all 788 guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, and bar are refurbished to a modern and contemporary style inspired by the hotel's popular art deco era in the 1920's.
About L+R Hotels
L+R Hotels is a highly motivated, family-owned global hotel investment and management company, committed to delivering excellent hospitality and creating long-term sustainable value. The company owns an extensive portfolio, with approximately 21,500 bedrooms across 90 hotels in the UK, Continental Europe, the US, and the Caribbean.
Benefits for Senior Sous Chef
Working at Strand Palace has fantastic perks. Working at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Access to your earned wages whenever you need them via Wagestream – no need to wait for payday!
- Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on every shift
- ‘Introduce a Friend’ bonus scheme earning you up to £500.
- Free laundry and dry cleaning to save you money.
- ½ day paid time off on your birthday
- Regular social outings and parties (think team nights out at activity bars in London with free drinks, food, and lots of fun!)
- Paid volunteering day
- Life assurance scheme
- 24hr access to free and confidential employee assistance helplines (from financial and legal advice to counselling and well-being support)
- Free use of the hotel gym
- BUPA health cash back plan (e.g. get cash back when you buy a pair of glasses)
- 50% off food and drink in the hotel bar and restaurant for you and your friends/family
- Discounted room rates for you and your friends/family at Strand Palace
- Additional access to discounted room rates at hotels worldwide, including L+R Hotels
Key Responsibilities of Senior Sous chef
- Oversee the daily kitchen operation to ensure the smooth and consistent running of each shift
- Ensure food safety standars and allergens legislation is maintained at all times
- Engage and develop the team to reach their potential and aspirations
- To work with the team producing menus that demonstrate flair and commercial awareness taking into account current trends in the catering industry and meeting customer preferences.
- Ordering of stock and ensuring stock levels are at agreed levels in addition rotation apply in a systematic way
- Ensure all food purchases support the hotel’s environmental and sustainability ethos and credentials
- Deliveries are checked for quality, relevant delivery records maintained, and ensuring proper storage of goods
- Maintain the Kitchen’s target Gross Profit through the effective control of payroll, food costs, wastage and portion control
What We’re Looking For
- Proven expertise as a Senior Sous Chef or in a closely related position
- Expert knowledge of food safety regulations and practices
- Skilled at encouraging and leading teams for great service and teamwork
- Experienced in understanding the financial performance of a kitchen including profit and stock control
Working with us
Our team embodies and promotes diversity and inclusion. It is suitable for individuals ranging from newcomers navigating their way in the industry, to seasoned professionals who bring unparalleled expertise to the table. At Strand Palace, we foster a vibrant culture that thrives on quality interactions, exceptional service, and a touch of fun in our daily endeavours. We define ourselves by qualities such as confidence, creativity, knowledge, agility, and approachability. If these traits align with your own personality, then Strand Palace is the perfect fit for you.
Strand Palace is committed to providing a sustainable future for its staff and the planet. For two consecutive years, Strand Palace has received the Green Key award and is a part of the Future Plus programme which works towards activating and implementing initiatives for the hotel to support the environment, social responsibility, economic impact, diversity and inclusion, and climate. From staff-themed lunches, sponsored charity walks, freshly baked cakes the Executive Team serving a hot breakfast to our teams, and our Town Hall presentations each month, we have a calendar of well-being events for our team that help us take a break and get to know other departments within the hotel.
Want to start your journey with Strand Palace today? Apply now to join the team