Join the culinary excellence at Firmdale
Hotels! We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Sous
Chef to join our vibrant team at the esteemed Charlotte Street Hotel.
At Firmdale, we pride ourselves on delivering
unparalleled guest experiences through our passion for hospitality and
commitment to excellence. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role
in upholding our culinary standards and contributing to the success of our
renowned dining operations.
Responsibilities:
- Bring your culinary prowess to the forefront as you assist in
the preparation and delivery of delectable dishes during breakfast, lunch, and
dinner services.
- Work seamlessly within our dynamic and fast-paced kitchen
environment, supporting your colleagues and ensuring smooth operations during
high-pressure moments.
- Showcase your leadership abilities by supervising and motivating
a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
- Take charge of monitoring stock levels, conducting inventory
assessments, and placing orders as needed to maintain optimal kitchen
efficiency.
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of
food preparation, presentation, and service, ensuring that each dish meets our
exacting standards.
- Utilise strong communication skills to liaise effectively with
kitchen staff, management, and other departments, while also maintaining
impeccable organisational systems in your designated section.
- Previous experience in a similar culinary role, with a track record
of success in high-pressure kitchen environments.
- A genuine love for food and a dedication to delivering
exceptional culinary experiences to our guests.
- Ability to inspire and lead a team, fostering a positive and
collaborative work environment.
- Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the
highest standards of quality and presentation.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise
tasks, manage time efficiently, and adapt to changing priorities.
What
We Offer:
- Hourly rate £18.00 - £19.00 inclusive of 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!!
Why join Firmdale Hotels?
Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning
group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.
World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels
are trailblazers in hospitality and design.
We are delighted to have been recognised by the
hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have
achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:
- Proud winners of
The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025
- The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for
outstanding contribution to International Trade
- Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen –
Cateys 2024
- Food & Beverage Manager of the
Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024
- Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie
Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024
- Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel –
One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025
- Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for
Culinary Excellence 2025
- Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award
2025
- Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and
Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024
- Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,
Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024
- Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for
Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA
Breakfast Award
- Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for
Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024
- Warren Street Hotel - Travel &
Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world
- Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren
Street - Michelin keys
- Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in
London, The Times, 2024.
You can see a full list of our awards and accolades
here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/
If you are ready
to embark on an exciting journey with Firmdale Hotels and contribute to our
tradition of excellence in hospitality, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now
to join our passionate team and be part of something extraordinary.
Firmdale Hotels
welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive
workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment
process.
In line with the Asylum and
Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to
live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at
interview stage.