Senior Sous Chef

Overview

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at the Barbican Bar & Grill. The Barbican Bar & Grill is located on the first floor of the Barbican Centre overlooking the lakeside and fountains, bringing Searcys British classics and European dishes with a modern twist to the city landscape. Open for lunch and pre-theatre dining, Barbican Bar & Grill menu offers beautiful dishes and exceptional value.

Salary: £35k + fixed tronc of 12k and surplus tronc share each month

• 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
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Monthly Chef Away Days
• Chef Whites and Shoes provided

This role is Monday to Saturday as the venue is closed on Sundays.

Contract: Full time

• 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 main kitchen with total responsibility and delegation to the Chefs.
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations
• Hygiene and personal hygiene checks
• Food standards
• Waste control
• Health and Safety
• Food purchasing
• To ensure all Searcy’s 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 work load
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent standards
• Experience in working in a 4/5 star hotel or high end restaurant preferably
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at