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Sous Chef - Lasdun | National Theatre, Greater London
Location:
Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
2d9521d2a759
Job Views:
7
Posted:
02.03.2025
Expiry Date:
16.04.2025
Job Description:
Sous Chef - Lasdun | National Theatre London
* £45,000 per annum (£30k Basic + £15k TRONC)
* 5 out of 7 days per week
* Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
* Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
o Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
o Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
o Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
o Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores
* Meals on duty
* Vodaphone discounts
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 23 days + BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday
* 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
* Competitive and supportive family benefits
* Day off for baby's 1st birthday
* Holiday purchase scheme
* On-going training & development and career pathways
* Professional subscriptions paid
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Levy UK & Ireland, a vibrant and exciting division of Compass Group, specializes in creating legendary food, drink, and hospitality experiences at world-class venues. In the UK, Levy partners with renowned locations such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur, and ExCel London, focusing on sustainability, wellbeing, and diversity.
NT Food & Drink is a unique and dynamic partnership driven by Levy and KERB, embedded within the National Theatre on the South Bank. Our ambition to create a world-class hospitality destination at the heart of the world's most iconic theatre is powered by our progressive people-first approach, centred on environmental and social sustainability.
About the role
* Prepare and execute all menu items to specification
* Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure quality control is monitored and maintained
* Assist with organising the culinary team daily/weekly tasks
* Confidently lead the team in the absence of head chef to cover senior responsibilities
* Ensure par levels of menu items are available across all outlets
* Sound understanding of stock control, placing orders and maintaining par levels
* Carry out regular stock counts for the culinary department
* Adhere to all business & HSE policies
* Complete relevant H&S paperwork and insightful end of night reporting
* Communicate effectively with FOH Event Operations team
* Line management of culinary team including CDPs & Commis chefs
* Hands on approach to training with the culinary team
* Brief allergens and other key dietary information clearly and effectively
* Conduct regular health & safety audits of culinary areas
* Ensure compliance with food safety and general HSE requirements
Requirements
* Confident: Sound understanding of all menus, can deliver a wide range of restaurant operations.
* Detail-focused: Highly organised individual.
* Flexible: Open to adjusting working patterns within reason, as relevant to business requirements from time to time.
* Follows process and procedures to ensure smooth delivery of daily operations, including planning, to ensure all team members have the right information to deliver a seamless operation.
* Curious: Has a passion to bring ideas to the table, as well as a desire to develop and grow their own skills, with a long term objective to grow the project.
* Financial Acumen: Manages stock, wastage, staffing levels to the business needs.
* Safety Led: Leads by example on all HSE practices across the department and implements best practice.
Site Specific Benefits
* Access to ongoing training and development opportunities through GROW program
* Perks at Work - savings and discounts for everyday shopping and experiences
* Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave
* Private Pension scheme with a company match up to 6%
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Medicash Healthcare and Life Assurance
* Long Service Rewards and recognition
* 15% off all outlets with the National Theatre, with a 25% discount in the Bookshop.
* Kerb Card - 20% discount on drinks and 50% discount on food at Seven Dials Market.
* Complimentary tickets to shows at the National Theatre (subject to availability)
* O2 - last minute ticket offers for O2s show in our VIP box (subject to availability.)
* Onsite parking - parking is available at a discounted rate of £4 per day
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
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