Job Type: Full Time, 45hrs

Salary: £38,000

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the senior kitchen team in the day to day running of the operation.
• To provide food/service to a consistently high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
• Supporting the team, training and mentoring all Commis Chefs and Kitchen Porters, allowing them to grow for the future.
• To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all kitchen areas.
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre-agreed menu offer.
• Responsible for managing stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate Personal Development.
• Occasional early breakfast shift cover when required.
• Any other reasonable request by the Senior Management.

Be driven by people and delivering the highest quality of food.

• Exemplary behaviour in the kitchen, acting as an ambassador within the team.
• Innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and dining menus.
• Previous experience as Chef de Partie or a Commis Chef wanting to progress in Events, Hotel or high end restaurants.
• Ability to mentor a team.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of Health and Safety practices.

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk