Sous Chef (Monday to Friday)

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join our team at RICS. At RICS you will get a chance to create the finest quality of dishes and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our guests. You will be part of a structured team, that you will work closely with to create the perfect dinning experience.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the worlds leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £40k - £45k (depending on experience)

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team and support the day to day running of the kitchen. As a Searcys Sous Chef, you will have a genuine interest in creating the finest dishes, using the very best ingredients.

You will work closely with the team, ensuring to create a nurturing a positive environment.

Responsibilities

Management and leadership of the chefs, bakers, kitchen porters, work experience team including skills development.; Ensure the staff is trained in all aspects of menu, equipment, and procedure; Support the development of the food & beverage offer, “Menu Planner Calendar” and the delivery by the operational team.; Ensure the delivery of agreed sales Gross Profit Margin as budgeted.; Coordinate with Searcys Head Chef, ensuring all content is correctly allocated, costed and priced correctly.; Manages all “food” orders and in ordering of light equipment.; Help forecast accurately food volume to ensure can offer full proposition and offer even at peak volumes trading periods.

Requirements

You thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities; You draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team; You provide a professional service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.; Good understanding of report writing and financial management.; Possess excellent supervisory and communication skills; Good delegation and influencing skills; Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving; Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues; Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme; Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role); Access to everyday discounts and communication portal; Employee assistance programme; Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue; Your birthday off to celebrate in style; A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice; Culinary development programme with WSH; Chef incentive days; Chef Whites and shoes provided