Sous Chef - Members Club

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef for the Fulham Pier.

Positioned on the Thames and nestled by parkland, we’ve bought life to this pocket of South-West London by creating a unique destination that’ll be open morning, noon, and night. Whether a visitor is looking to start the day with sunrise yoga, pop in for a flat white between meetings, try a pizza class with the kids or make a date with a glass of bubbles, there’s something for everyone.

Your role in this destination is to continuously ensure we deliver the exceptional culinary offering that makes every visit a memorable experience, to make every day worth savouring. Fulham Pier is the heart of the community, and so are our team.

The Role

The role will be dedicated to our cutting-edge private members club that blends style, innovation, and community. You will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen within the members club. 

This role involves overseeing food preparation, maintaining high standards of food quality, and leading the kitchen team to ensure exceptional culinary experiences for members. 

The Sous Chef will play a crucial role in menu development, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards in the kitchen. 

We offer a dynamic space where creativity and collaboration thrive, providing our members with a unique environment to network, relax, and enjoy exclusive events. Our club features state-of-the-art amenities, contemporary dining, and a vibrant social scene, catering to forward-thinking individuals and professionals. This is a brand-new opening and so it will require extra energy and dedication from the chosen individual.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high-quality food production. 
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation while adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Lead the kitchen team during service, ensuring that dishes are prepared and presented to the required standards. 
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes, maintaining consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation. 
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and enhance existing offerings based on member feedback and seasonal availability. 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards, and proper handling of all kitchen equipment. 
• Manage inventory and stock levels, ensuring timely ordering of ingredients and proper storage practices to minimise waste. 
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, helping them develop their culinary skills and ensuring adherence to kitchen standards. 
• Assist in managing food costs and portion control, ensuring that kitchen operations remain profitable and within budget. 
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss kitchen performance, menu changes, and service improvements.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced Sous Chef with previous experience of demonstrating your skills by working in high end restaurants or private members clubs.Strong culinary skills and experience in menu development is essential for this role as is the ability to manage kitchen operations effectively, ensuring efficient service during busy, high volume periods.You will have excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.Previous experience of supervising a team is also essential.

Above all you will have the ability and desire to deliver  high-quality food in a premium members-only environment, ensuring that every member enjoys an exceptional culinary experience that will contribute to the overall atmosphere of the Fulham Pier.

You will also have:

• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Experience of training and mentoring junior chefs.
• The ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy service periods, while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
• The flexibility to work during peak periods, including weekends, evenings, and matchdays, as required by the business.
• Level 2 in Food Safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good problem-solving abilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 plus excellent benefits that include:

• Performance related bonus
• Employer pension contribution 
• Life assurance – 1 x annual salary
• A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 3 days (FTE)
• Volunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGER 

For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert! 

By joining Sodexo Live!, you will be part of something greater, working in an environment that fosters innovation and supports your professional growth.

 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.