Senior Sous Chef - Westminster Company DescriptionNestled up next to the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Jamie Oliver Catherine Street is a seriously special place to dine, bang in the heart of Covent Garden.Diners can experience their favourite dishes from Jamie along with new and bespoke recipes. Coming from a family of publicans and having yielded a lifetime career changing the way we cook, Jamie has worked to showcase the best of British produce and dishes that are considered yet accessible.PositionWHAT YOU''RE HERE TO DOAs the Senior Sous Chef, you are a key leader in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and food development.You will ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety.In the absence of the Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the kitchen, ensuring continuity of operations and maintaining the brand''s culinary vision.Your role is pivotal in developing new dishes, mentoring the kitchen team, and contributing to an inspiring, innovative, and food-safe environment.Be an inspirational leader with excellent communication and influencing skills.Embody the brand''s values, nurturing a positive and productive kitchen environment.RequirementsWHAT A SENIOR SOUS CHEF NEEDS TO KNOWProven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a similar restaurant environment.Strong ability in kitchen management, with experience leading a team.Demonstrated skill in developing new dishes and contributing to menu creation.Exceptional understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards.Ability to manage stock and labor costs effectively, ensuring profitability.Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record in staff development and motivation.BenefitsHealth insurancePaid annual leavePaid parental leaveOn-the-job trainingCareer progression opportunitiesEmployee assistance programme (EAP)Mental health supportPension schemeExclusive staff discounts / PartnershipsFree or subsidised mealsOther informationWHAT WE OFFER IN RETURNGenerous and competitive benefits package including:Access to Bupa Cash Plan and membership to the CODE hospitality appFree, delicious and nutritious meals on shiftGenerous family packageDiscount on meals in Catherine Street for you and your familyOpportunity to join a company that will invest heavily in its people and their careersLots of internal and external training and development opportunitiesRegular team socialising eventsAnd many more details to follow!At Jamie Oliver, we celebrate the fact that everyone is different and treat every colleague with dignity and respect. As a creative business we know that diverse teams help us deliver our best work. We love to see applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in the creative industries.