Job Description

Work Pattern - 40hrs pw 5/7, flexibility required, evening and weekend work

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it\'s a chance to be part of something greater. You\'ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you\'ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you\'ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more.

When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we cant wait for you to join us!

Job Introduction

Are you a skilled experienced Chef who enjoys variety? Would you thrive in a job where no two days are the same and you get to work in some of the most iconic London cultural destinations? Sodexo Live! have fantastic opportunities for 2 Senior Relief Chefs to join our first-class team reporting directly into our Executive Chef.

In these diverse exciting new roles, your focus will be to support the Head Chefs to deliver the culinary and food safety elements for the London business; this will include client tastings, chef briefings, food safety compliance/operational standards and event delivery. We are looking for experienced Chefs who can demonstrate an exceptional culinary skill set, with the ability to manage junior members of the team.

These are really exciting opportunities; your varied responsibilities will include management of the casual workforce and working with a diverse client base as multiple offers running simultaneously. Time management and adaptability will be key to your success, and you will have an innovative approach.

We\'re experience makers. And food fanatics. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we\'ll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! We\'re so much more. Be part of something greater.

Main Responsibilities

What you\'ll do:

• Understand and demonstrate the vision of the Sodexo Live - Heritage Portfolio - Bateaux London
• Ensure all menus are photographed and specified to achieve consistency in event delivery
• Be part of the menu design process and support innovation that drives positive PR, positive client feedback, increased revenues or win new business
• Support the offers development for all the London venues when no events are scheduled
• Articulate the service offers for each event - the food element, the equipment, the flow and the customer experience
• Cost each menu and always work within the financial parameters of the business.
• Operationally support at client tastings and be able to speak passionately about each dish and stand in for the Head Chef as necessary
• Be highly organised in kitchen management on a day-to-day basis. The role is mainly kitchen based but may require a small amount of office-based work.
• Work with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, to manage all casual labour in the kitchen operation
• Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers\' special dietary requirements and in line with allergen legislation
• Manage the ordering process for all areas of the business that you are responsible for
• Support, and work in conjunction with, the event managers; build positive, mutually beneficial relationships within the business

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

What you bring:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a high-volume environment - major events or banqueting operation
• Fine Dining background gained in hotels, restaurants or contract catering
• A passionate interest in the catering industry
• A competent communicator and ability to present to colleagues, peers and clients
• Financial awareness and understanding of a food profit and loss account and articulate how to
• control food cost and generate a positive food margin
• Evidence of being organised and possess excellent planning skills
• An intermediate level Food Hygiene qualification
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team of chefs

Desirable

• Supervising Food Safely Level 3 qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification
• Previous Sous Chef role or Head chef in a smaller operation
• Experience in the delivery of retail food operations
• Production kitchen knowledge and/or experience
• Experience of working with clients in a contract catering environment
• Staff training experience or qualification

Venues and events don\'t just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Whatever your experience, Sodexo Live! will help you reach your true potential.

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