Salary - Up to £50,000
Schedule - Full Time
Experience - Previous experience within a quality Restaurant or Pub
The George are seeking an experienced and talented Sous Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.
The Restaurant
The George is a grade II listed building in the heart of Fitzrovia, dating back to 1738. Situated over three floors, an intensive renovation has seen the ground floor pub restored to its former glory with cask ales, craft beers, seasonal cocktails and wines on tap. James Knappett, of two Michelin-star Kitchen Table in Fitzrovia is culinary director alongside Executive Chef, John Sparks, which is a sign of how important the food is at The George.
The group operates three of the most revered pubs in the UK —The George in Fitzrovia, The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea and The Hound in Chiswick. All of the pubs have garnered critical acclaim, with The Cadogan Arms ranking 40th on the 2024 Top 50 Gastropubs list, The George debuting at #91 on the 2024 Top 50-100 Gastropubs list and the group recognised as Food-Led Pub Group of the Year in the recent R200 Awards in November 2024.
The Position
As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the operation. You will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Head Chef; you will assist in managing the overall kitchen operation, including prep schedules, stock control, budgeting and maintenance, as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team.
If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:
* Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a high quality Restaurant;
* Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce;
* A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail;
* Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade;
* Experience scheduling and reviewing staff rotas;
* A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures;
This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Sous Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans.
Benefits
* JKS Group Discount up to 50%
* Private Healthcare with Vitality after 1 year service
* 40% off with Virgin Active, PureGym & Nuffield Gyms
* Employee of the Month Awards
* Tasty and nutritious Staff meals
* Employee Referral Bonus up to £800
* WSET Training
* Industry leading training technology
* Supplier trips
* Twice yearly staff parties
* 1 paid day per year to donate to a charity of your choosing
* CODE Membership
* LOS, Bday, Maternity, Paternity, Wedding Gifts
* Wagestream - Advance your pay
* Bespoke coaching and training courses with The Good Life
The Group
JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World's 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.
The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, and Lyle's, along with cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.
JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.
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