Sous Chef

Working Week: 40 hours Are you a knowledgeable and energetic Sous Chef who is looking for a new and exciting experience? Or perhaps you’re an experienced and aspirational Chef de Partie looking to take the next step in your career? Then we have a temporary 3 month role available in our Brunswick Champagne bar that might be the next step in your culinary career! Unlike many roles in hospitality, our roles do not include late night working giving a rare and much sought after, work life balance. What does it mean to be a Sous Chef at Fenwick? Our team deliver a consistently high standard of quality food, using knowledge of food and hospitality trends to drive sales whilst contributing to a fantastic customer experience. Our team is passionate about creating exciting and innovative new products to showcase to our customers. From writing and costing menus, to managing a warm and friendly team, we want our Sous Chefs to be able to run the kitchen in the absence of our Head Chefs to give our customers the best level of service and consistency. If working with fresh ingredients and creating food from scratch motivates you then Fenwick would be an ideal option for the next step in your career. Is it right for me? • Previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant • Preparing food from scratch and working with fresh ingredients • Passionate about food with an aptitude for learning • Aware of new food trends and strive to meet a meticulous standard • Clear and concise communicator to be able to build a rapport with junior members of the team and front of house colleagues • Able to teach and support teams - forging a positive and progressive work culture When you join Fenwick, you'll receive; • 25% Colleague Discount (across most areas) • 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year • Birthday day - 1 additional day off in the month of your birthday • WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more • Pension scheme About Fenwick and Our Restaurants Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us. Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres. Building upon the success of our 15 own-bought restaurants and esteemed restaurant concession partners across our 8 stores, our restaurant business offers an unparalleled dining experience, epitomizing the renowned Fenwick hospitality.