We are looking for an outstanding and talented Sous Chef to join our team at (venue). Nest is a brand new bar and kitchen serving some of London’s best cocktails right next to Spitalfields Market and Liverpool Street Station. Open till late, offering a vibrant atmosphere, full dining menu with craft beers and delicious cocktails served by an experienced team of mixologists. Pulsating with energy, NEST is the ideal spot to meet with colleagues, clients, and friends alike. This amazing opportunity is ideal for someone who loves working with fresh premium and seasonal products, preferably with experience within gastro pubs; loves working in a busy kitchen; understands and delivers perfect service with or without the Head Chef present; can lead the kitchen team to success consistently and is excited by innovation and change to secure outstanding results for the business.
You Are:
1. Able to take responsibility for our kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef to ensure service, safety, and security expectations are all met to the highest of standards.
2. Passionate about training our team to ensure they have the knowledge needed to excite our customers and deliver outstanding food.
3. Able to work with the Head Chef to train and uphold the agreed standards.
4. Able to assist the General Manager and Head Chef in identifying potential opportunities and products to maximize sales and enhance the customer experience.
5. Able to prepare and present all our food dishes to an outstanding standard of presentation as appropriate for the day of the week and time of day.
6. Able to support the Head Chef in the development, implementation, and review of the menu to maximize sales in line with pub vision and business plan.
We Offer:
1. A great training and development programme.
2. Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings.
3. 30% off the total bill at our pubs, bars, and restaurants.
4. The opportunity to make strategic decisions within your business – not simply following a branded template!
5. An attractive base salary and fun working environment.
6. Annual team trips abroad, regular management incentives, and socials – a fun, family atmosphere.
7. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Who We Are:
Part of the award-winning Urban Pubs & Bars (Publican Awards Best Managed Pubs 1-50), a fast-growing independent hospitality group with an incredible and diverse range of pubs, bars, and restaurants, all with their own individual identity.
Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 yearly
About Nest Bar & Kitchen:
Our ethos focuses on acquiring the best sites and recruiting exceptional operators who are as passionate about food and drink as we are. Establishing the right offer and investing in the right areas is key.
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