Junior Sous Chef

Are you
passionate about food and ready to elevate your culinary career? Firmdale
Hotels, a renowned collection of luxury boutique hotels, is seeking a talented
Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic team at the prestigious Ham Yard Hotel.

At Firmdale
Hotels, we pride ourselves on creating unique and memorable experiences for our
guests. Our award-winning hotels are known for their stylish interiors,
exceptional service, and innovative cuisine. Each property reflects our
commitment to quality and excellence, making Firmdale Hotels a leading name in
the hospitality industry.

As a Junior
Sous Chef at Ham Yard Hotel, you will play a crucial role in our culinary team,
ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. You will
work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, assisting with the order of
service for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Your creativity and attention to
detail will contribute to the exceptional dining experiences that our guests
have come to expect.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee
  and assist in the preparation and presentation of all food items.
• Supervise
  a small team of kitchen staff, ensuring smooth operations during service.
• Monitor
  stock levels and manage ordering for your section.
• Maintain
  the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Collaborate
  with the Head Chef and other team members to develop new menu items.
• Ensure
  consistent quality and presentation of dishes.

What you Need:

• Proven
  experience in a similar role within a high-pressure, busy kitchen.
• Exceptional
  attention to detail and a passion for food.
• Strong
  organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to
  lead and motivate a small team.
• A
  proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Commitment
  to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

What
We Offer:

• Competitive hourly
  rate from £18.00 to £ 19.00 (£43,000 - £44,000 p.a.) inc Service Charge


• Access to Wagestream our
  financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day,
  benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching.


• Health cash
  plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative
  and complementary therapies)


• Discounted cinema tickets,
  gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants


• Complimentary meals on shift
  


• Referral bonus scheme for
  recommending top talent


• Flexible scheduling without
  split shifts


• Dry cleaning service for
  work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning


• Enhanced holiday allowance
  based on length of service


• Season ticket loan for
  convenient commuting


• Ongoing training,
  professional development, and fully funded English lessons


• Regular social events, team
  activities, and fitness sessions


• Benefits like cycle to work
  scheme and annual long service awards


• One allocated paid day per
  year for volunteering work


• Exclusive discounts at
  Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks


• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning
group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.
World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels
are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognised by the
hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have
achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

• Proud winners of
  The Times Best Places to Work for both 2024 and 2025


• The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024 for
  outstanding contribution to International Trade


• Manager of the Year – Helle Jensen –
  Cateys 2024


• Food & Beverage Manager of the
  Year - Pedro Paulo - Hotel Cateys 2024


• Hotel Chef of the Year Finalist - Jamie
  Atkinson - Hotel Cateys 2024


• Haymarket Hotel & The Soho Hotel –
  One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and AA Breakfast Award 2025


• Covent Garden Hotel – One AA Rosette for
  Culinary Excellence 2025


• Dorset Square Hotel – AA Breakfast Award
  2025


• Ham Yard Hotel, Covent Garden Hotel and
  Haymarket Hotel – Two Michelin Keys 2024


• Charlotte Street Hotel, The Soho Hotel,
  Knightsbridge Hotel and Number Sixteen Hotel – One Michelin Key 2024


• Ham Yard Hotel - two AA Rosettes for
  Culinary Excellence, Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, 2024 as well as an AA
  Breakfast Award


• Dorset Square Hotel – One AA Rosette for
  Culinary Excellence, The Potting Shed, 2024


• Warren Street Hotel - Travel &
  Leisure ‘IT List’ best hotels in the world


• Whitby Hotel, Crosby Street and Warren
  Street - Michelin keys


• Number Sixteen - Best Boutique Hotels in
  London, The Times, 2024.

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades
here: https://www.firmdalehotels.com/b/awards-accolades/

If you're ready
to embark on a rewarding journey with Firmdale Hotels and contribute to our
legacy of excellence, apply now to join our vibrant team at Ham Yard Hotel!

Firmdale Hotels
welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive
workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment
process.

In line with the Asylum and
Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to
live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at
interview stage.