Sous Chef

Sous Chef · Full Time · £47K - £48.5K (incl. Tronc) · 5 Days Week (Monday-Sunday) · 45 hours per week · Kings Cross ·

The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world, with an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle, and are now looking for a talented and experienced individual to join our Kitchen leadership team as Sous Chef.

Your role

As Sous Chef you are an integral part of the kitchen management team and report directly to the Head Chef and Executive Chef. You will contribute in the execution of all daily culinary operations and assist in supervising all culinary team members, delivering an extensive food service across Isla restaurant, Double Standard, The Library Lounge, In-Room Dining and Events, as well as taking part in high-profile pop-ups and guest chef collaborations.

Most importantly you will oversee service delivery and monitor food quality from the pass. You will therefore have an exceptional working knowledge of kitchen operations, order of service, production and cooking techniques, as well as a deep appreciation of quality food and the London restaurant scene.

As a Sous Chef you possess solid skills such as coaching, training, disciplining and mediating in conflicts. You are patient, empathetic and supportive towards you team, even in the most stressful situations. And of course, you show pride in your work and hold yourself and your team to highest standards.

As part of the kitchen management team, you will also assist in many various aspects of kitchen management, from the daily production of food and quality control of products, stock control, food hygiene and HACCP.

Do you have what it takes to be a Sous Chef at The Standard

‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. With this in mind, you will need to be upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a busy high-volume, high-energy kitchen environment and can manage multiple tasks with ease.

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be our Sous Chef we’d love to hear from you.

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