Executive Sous Chef40 hours per weekUp to £65,000 per annumFulham Pier, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HHJoin our dynamic team as an Executive Sous Chef, where your passion for culinary excellence will shine in our innovative hospitality and retail experiences. We are seeking a talented leader who can bring a touch of finesse and flair to every dish, collaborating closely with our Executive Chef and Development Chef on menu creation and maintaining the highest standards of quality. This exciting role offers the chance to craft exceptional catering experiences for a variety of events, from thrilling football matches to vibrant music concerts and beyond. If you're ready to make your mark in a fast paced, creative environment, we want to hear from you!What we're Looking for:Responsible for the effective delivery of food across Fulham FC and Fulham Pier, in line with the standards set out by the onsite client. Writing and delivering cost effective menus for each department which will deliver the desired quality, and standard whilst returning the best possible profit margin.Training and developing all chefs within each department to company standard and that expected of our customers and client.The role will also be focused on achieving the KPI’s as outlined by the venue client.This role will be part of the senior team onsite at Fulham FC and Fulham Pier and is responsible for driving an excess of £5m+ of food sales.Key Focus AreasLeads effective and collaborative communication with all key internal and external stakeholders including our Michelin star caliber chef partnersEnsure we never compromise on quality and flavour through exceptional professional standards.Drive sales, manage volumes and compliance through preferred suppliers and local sourcing where applicableDeliver client tasting sessions for event planningPeople management of both permanent and fixed brigades across multiple kitchens on site to include effective leadership, recruitment, engagement, training, development and motivationLegislative and company HSE procedures and standards complianceResponsible for SLAFinancially astuteAble to read and understand a P and LComfortable with HR procedures and following processResponsible for all full time rotas and management of holiday allowancesMust be able to understand large numbers of catering and have a good logistics knowledgeWhat you bring:You will be ambitious, confident and resilientYou are a nice person who enjoys leading a talented brigadeYou have a passion for fresh ingredients and enjoy creating stunning dishes time and time againProven track record in high quality environments and have the confidence and ability to demonstrate your own style with finesse and flairAble to illustrate how you keep pace with food trends and translate them to exciting and appealing menu and food offersYou have a guest first approach and able to adapt style to a broad range of experiencesCommercial minded with evidence of successfully managing costs in line with exceptional deliveryYou take a hands on approach.Profit margins and targets are met or exceeded.Client and Customer satisfaction in food is improved and maintainedWe’re experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more. Be part of something greater.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.We’re experience makers and food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more. Be part of something greater.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
