The Capital Hotel s one of London’s first boutique hotels we are proud members of POB Hotels and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The Capital hotel, Apartments & Townhouse prides itself on being epitome of authentic British hospitality, through our passionate staff who are dedicated to meeting your every need throughout your stay. The 5-star hotel in Knightsbridge near Harrods was awarded Best Hotel and Best Business for Customer Service at the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Business Awards 2018. Overview: We are now recruiting for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Cornwall-born seafood specialist, Chef Tom Brown who has recently re-joined The Capital Hotel after branching out his own Michelin star restaurant 'Cornerstone'. The Junior Sous Chef will be working directly alongside Head Chef & Sous Chef in running the Kitchen at The Capital Hotel. Our Expectations: The Junior Sous Chef is expected to: · Be professional at all times by leading by example · Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times, including but not exclusive of; H&S policies, HR policies, Food hygiene policies · Create and manage own workload efficiently · Communicate effectively with both your team and manager · Work closely with Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef Main Duties & Responsibilities': Must be competent cooking across every section of the kitchen and meet the standards set by the Head Chef. Attention to detail. Be able to cook to a high standard quickly and efficiently · Ensure that the kitchen is correctly organised and setup for breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea and dinner and service is run smoothly, quickly and efficiently · Ensuring that all the food served from the kitchen is the correct standard and quality at all times as set by Executive Chef · To be able to run the kitchen in the Head Chefs & Sous Chef’s absence · Responsible for all kitchen staff working during a shift. Making sure they are working safely, efficiently and to their full potential · Maintain a positive atmosphere and attitude in the kitchen, and be able to motivate staff · Controlling & responsibility for all ordering, quality and handling of food. Look after all kitchen inventory · Enforcing Daily cleaning. Ensuring constant high standards of cleaning and hygiene · Work closely with restaurant team to ensure guests are happy and looked after. Be flexible where possible to meet customer needs · Maintain general kitchen standards. Continuously monitor work. Keep all sections clean and tidy including fridges. Make sure all prep on all sections is correct & ready for each service · Be proactive and adaptable. Push to improve and take on added responsibility where possible · Train new chefs and apprentices to kitchen standards in all areas · To be aware of your obligations under the Health and Hygiene Laws and Food Safety Act · Any other reasonable duties required What in it for you? We offer a benefits package including: Paid holidays Service Charge Scheme A permanent job with flexible working hours Full training and development so experience is not needed Career progression Automatic Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme. Paid monthly, direct to bank account Immediate start Staff discount Free meals Additional pay: Service Charge Benefits: Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Referral programme Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Flexitime Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Kitchen: 5 years (required) Work Location: In person