Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Firmdale Hotels is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to become a pivotal part of our highly successful team at Dorset Square Hotel.

As our Sous Chef, you will play a key role in leading and developing our kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of a consistently smooth and impeccable service. Collaborating closely with our Head Chef, you will bring your expertise and passion for food to the forefront, driving excellence in every dish.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold our high standards of culinary excellence.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop innovative menus that delight our guests.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations by maintaining impeccable organisational skills.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement within the kitchen.
• Uphold a deep understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Contribute to the training and development of kitchen staff, nurturing talent within the team.
• Act as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and creativity in the kitchen environment.

What You Need:

• Previous experience in a similar culinary role, demonstrating your ability to excel in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A genuine passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring every dish meets our exacting standards.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, essential for seamless kitchen operations.
• A collaborative mind-set, eager to contribute to a dynamic and creative culinary team.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 plus service charge
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching
• Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Firmdale Hotels is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to become a pivotal part of our highly successful team at Dorset Square Hotel.

As our Sous Chef, you will play a key role in leading and developing our kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of a consistently smooth and impeccable service. Collaborating closely with our Head Chef, you will bring your expertise and passion for food to the forefront, driving excellence in every dish.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold our high standards of culinary excellence.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop innovative menus that delight our guests.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations by maintaining impeccable organisational skills.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement within the kitchen.
• Uphold a deep understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Contribute to the training and development of kitchen staff, nurturing talent within the team.
• Act as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and creativity in the kitchen environment.

What You Need:

• Previous experience in a similar culinary role, demonstrating your ability to excel in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A genuine passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring every dish meets our exacting standards.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, essential for seamless kitchen operations.
• A collaborative mind-set, eager to contribute to a dynamic and creative culinary team.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 plus service charge
• Access to Wagestream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching
• Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies)
• Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts
• Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning
• Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service
• Season ticket loan for convenient commuting
• Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons
• Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions
• Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards
• One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• And much more!!