Job Introduction
Levy Restaurants UK have an excellent opportunity available for a Sous Chef at the QEII Centre based in the heart of Westminster with fantastic views of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
The QEII centre is the largest dedicated conference, events and exhibition space in central London, offering world class facilities for high profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards dinners and corporate events with capacity for up to 2,500 and hosting over 400 events a year.
More about the role:
- To assist the Senior Sous Chef in producing meals and services within the required deadlines
- Assist in the smooth running in the kitchen from day to day, communicating effectively with all departments, to deliver an overall smooth service
- Meeting the company standards, complying with the Levy Restaurants vision and values
- To prepare and cook sufficient food to meet customer’s needs
- To work with the head chef in ensuring the operation is run cost effectively and meeting relevant targets
Who you are:
- Experience in high volume catering
- Exceptional culinary skill set
- Passion for high quality tasty food, and someone who keeps up to date with food trends
- Passion for fresh produce and the latest food trends
- Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
- Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
- Gain and hold the respect of others
- Have a flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
- A good track record of driving world class performance
- Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
What we'll give:
Up to £30,000 based on experience
5 out of 7 days - 2-3 weekends per month
Fantastic venue in the heart of London
Who we are:
Levy Restaurants UK is the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK& I and British partner to Levy Restaurants US. A hospitality market leader, Levy Restaurants provides individual character to each of its clients including Twickenham Experience and The O2, through focusing on delicious food, great atmosphere and legendary service.