Sous Chef

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Located in the heart of Piccadilly in our beautiful flagship store. This central London location, offers so much to explore including restaurants, bars, cultural sites, shopping and more, and only a short walk from the Green Park Tube Station and plenty of bus stops.


We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our restaurants across Fortnum and Mason. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to expand their skill set within a fine dining establishment and develop their career.





Why Work For Us:




Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary)
Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts
Subsidised staff restaurant using Fortnum's ingredients 28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off
Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities Exciting Careers opportunities subject to terms and conditions




Key Accountabilities




Working with the Senior Team to ensure the food is delivered to the highest standard in the section of responsibility

Coach and develop CDP'S and Commis Chefs to ensure their skills are being enhanced, leading by example

Check the Section for standards regularly ensuring that all audits and temperature checks are completed

Take ownership of the stocktake and feedback any key indicators to the Head chef

Pre-empt any pinch points within the kitchen, and highlight them to your line manager

Work with the Senior Chefs to help produce monthly reporting for the Kitchen

Work closely with the Restaurant team to ensure a collaborative partnership between front and back of house

Communicate effectively ensuring that the teams are aware of the menu

Demonstrate high levels of planning, organising, and time management to drive the operational execution across the section

Ensure adherence to company policies, controls and standards (e.g. due diligence, cleanliness, and HSE)

Monitor and maintain inventory, ensuring these are highlighted to the Senior Chefs

Deliver feedback and coach the team on a regular basis, ensuring achievement is recognised by the senior team

Identify training needs of your team




We expect the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience:







Experience as a Sous Chef within a quality restaurant.

Willing to learn and grow as well as teach

Passionate about food

Have excellent longevity with your past employers

Maintaining Food Safety standards




We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation.





We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment. In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3720080
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned