CDP / Sous Chef - Scandi / Nordic cuisine

Chef de Partie / Sous (Scandinavian / Swedish / Nordic / Tradiontal English cuisines) - Luxury retirement complex - £30k to £35k - NW London A wonderful opportunity for a Chef who is looking for their next step and to build their career, working with an internationally known Head Chef, who has won awards and has a 5* Hotel standard background. The Head Chef is looking for someone who is keen to grow and support him in this new luxury retirement complex, which offers a 5* Hotel type service and facilities to its residents and also to visitors and external customers. SALARY ETC: * £30k to £35k benefits * NW London * Permanent, full-time (40-hours per week) * Working 5 days out of 7, on a rota basis, initially working from 12pm to 8pm, although some flexibility will be required as the business grows. The latest you will finish is 10pm. * 40 covers external covers, brigade of 2-chefs, with potential to increase as business grows. * Traditional English Scandinavian / Eastern European cuisine * Start: ASAP, although willing to wait for the right person. REQUIREMENTS: * Must have full right to work in the UK * Food Hygiene Certificate * Relevant qualifications, or equivalent experience. * At least 2-years recent experience in a high-end restaurant, 4/5* Hotel, or similar. * Must have a positive and reliable outlook, who is keen to learn and support the Head Chef. * Must have a complete understanding of all basic food production skill sets with the ability to perform the tasks error free and meet the company quality standards. * To work under instruction of senior chef’s and any directives reasonably asked. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: * Follows company standard recipe and menu specifications. * Uses a knife and performs all basic knife cuts. * Maintains accurate food holding temperatures at all times. * Performs basic food preparation items i.e., stocks, soups, and vegetable production. * Accurately measures recipe quantities. * Communicates verbally and in writing to all co-workers. * Demonstrates all basic cooking techniques. * Follows daily production schedules and completes assignments. * Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications, insuring proper plate presentation * Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees; controls the positioning and rotation of foods and ensures proper plate presentation * Sets up for lunch and dinner by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations

Location: Swiss Cottage, GB

Posted Date: 5/9/2025