Junior Sous Chef - Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar
Introducing London’s new entertainment district. Immerse LDN is dedicated to showcasing world-class immersive experiences and original productions across brand-new purpose-built venue space in the heart of London’s Royal Docks – set to the backdrop of ExCeL London’s waterfront.
As part of a programme of continued investment and expansion of the ExCeL London campus, ExCeL London Hospitality is opening a brand new street food dining destination, coming soon as part of the Immerse LDN development. The Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar will offer a fresh and modern street food dining experience. Nestled in a brand-new, casual, contemporary space, this venue has been designed to make the most of our unique waterfront location within the Royal Docks.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
As our Junior Sous Chef, you will work with the Head Chef and key stakeholders to deliver a consistent, compliant, and profitable department in accordance with all Statutory Requirements, Company Policies, and Health and Safety Procedures.
More about the role:
1. Partake in food ordering and stock rotation
2. Minimize and monitor waste wherever possible
3. Assist with management on financial budget and targets
4. Manage and develop team members to progress within the kitchen hierarchy
5. Assist with implementation and inspire the team with current food trends and cooking techniques
6. Follow company standards and deliver to a high degree of success
Who you are:
1. Experience within a similar role
2. Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to engage and motivate others
3. Willingness to lead by example and inspire the kitchen team with guidance from the Head Chef
4. NVQ Level 2/3 in professional cookery or equivalent
5. Intermediate food hygiene certification
Benefits:
1. Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
2. Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
3. Exclusive Benefits + Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
4. Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema tickets
5. Health and Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
6. Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
7. Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
8. Meals on duty
9. Vodafone discounts
10. Pension scheme and Life Assurance
11. Employee Assistance Programme
12. 23 days + BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday
13. 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
14. Competitive and supportive family benefits
15. Day off for baby's 1st birthday
16. Holiday purchase scheme
17. On-going training & development and career pathways
18. Professional subscriptions paid
19. Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Who we are:
Levy UK + Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, and ExCel London.
We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, and we are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage. At Levy UK + Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion.
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