Junior Sous Chef
Posted 16 days 15 hours ago by Searcys
Searcys is on the hunt for a passionate and ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join the vibrant team at the Barbican Bar & Grill-a truly iconic dining destination set within the renowned Barbican Centre.
Perched on the first floor with stunning views over the lakeside and its striking fountains, the Barbican Bar & Grill blends the energy of the city with a unique cultural backdrop. Here, Searcys brings British classics to life alongside refined European dishes, all reimagined with a fresh, modern twist.
Serving stylish lunches and pre-theatre dining, the restaurant delivers beautifully crafted plates, bold flavours, and exceptional value-making it a go-to spot for food lovers and culture seekers alike.
If you're ready to elevate your culinary career in a setting that's anything but ordinary, this is your moment.
Benefits- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys enhanced pension scheme
- Up to 38 days annual leave
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
- Monthly Chef Away Days
- Chef Whites and Shoes provided.
Contract: Full time - Serving Lunch & Dinner
Responsibilities- To organise the successful operation of all food areas with the assistance of the Head Chef
- To set the standards of operation which the staff are to operate and ensure they are maintained.
- To monitor on a daily basis the standards achieved in each area and report to the Head Chef and Group Executive Chef any areas of concerns.
- To liaise with the Operation manager and in absence Deputy operation manager
- To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including the Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility
- Day to day running of the main kitchen with total responsibility and delegation to the Chefs.
- To ensure smooth running of daily operations
- Hygiene and personal hygiene checks
- Food standards
- Health and Safety
- Food purchasing
- To ensure all Searcys personnel procedures, including disciplinary, grievance, appraisal and recruitment are followed at all times and in accordance with Investors in People standards.
- Very well organised and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience in working in a 4/5 star hotel or high end restaurant preferably
- Able to work effectively as part of a team