Junior Sous Chef - Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar
Junior Sous Chef - Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar
Introducing London’s new entertainment district.Immerse LDN is dedicated to showcasing world-class immersive experiences and original productions across brand-new purpose-built venue space in the heart of London’s Royal Docks – set to the backdrop of ExCeL London’s waterfront.
As part of a programme of continued investment and expansion of the ExCeL London campus, ExCeL London Hospitality is opening of a brand new street food dining destination, coming soon as part of the Immerse LDN development. The Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar will offer a fresh and modern street food dining experience.Nestled in a brand-new, casual, contemporary space, this venue has been designed to make the most of our unique waterfront location within the Royal Docks.As part of these exciting expansion plans, we/'re recruiting a brand new dedicated team for the Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar.
Take a look inside: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjKwGX2Dzzo and find out more at: https://www.waterfrontkitchenldn.co.uk/Overall Purpose of the Role:As our Junior Sous Chef you will work with the Head Chef and key stakeholders to deliver a consistent, compliant and profitable department in accordance with all Statutory Requirements, Company Policies and Health and Safety Procedures.
More about the role:
- Partake in food ordering and stock rotation
- Minimize and monitor waste wherever possible
- Assisting with management on financial budget and targets
- Manage and develop team members to progress within the kitchen hierarchy
- Assist with implementation and inspire the team with current food trends and cooking techniques
- Follow company standards and deliver to high degree of success
Medicash – Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check Exclusive Benefits + Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)Entertainment discounts – up to 55% off cinema ticketsHealth and Wellbeing discounts – Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%) Travel discounts – Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and ExpediaShopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsMeals on dutyVodafhone discountsPension scheme and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme23 days + BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year backCompetitive and supportive family benefitsDay off for baby/'s 1st birthdayHoliday purchase schemeOn-going training & development and career pathwaysProfessional subscriptions paidFinancial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Who you are:
- Experience within a similar role
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to engage and motivate others
- Willingness to lead by example and inspire the kitchen team with guidance from the Head Chef
- NVQ Level 2/3 in professional cookery or equivalent
- Intermediate food hygiene certification
Who we are:Levy UK + Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sports, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.
Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
At Levy UK + Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.