Sous Chef

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are working hard on things that people are working hard for. We curate places that reflect our vision of a favourite hangout for the communities around us. With every experience we create, we bring our Mediterranean hospitality forward with its uncompromising focus on quality. Our people and our guests are all alike - forward thinking with an international mindset, curious urbanites who value long lasting informal and personal relationships.

We thrive for success which can also be shared, which is why we invest in and incubate emerging talents who commit to similar values – initiative, dedication, integrity, consciousness and dynamism. 

If you feel the above describes you – join our tribe. In The Initiative we will support your development, we will amplify your voice. 

Please keep in mind that this job advert is giving an overall description of the job and is not intended to be exhaustive. We will share more with you in person.

About Shaman

Shaman was born in 2018 as a coffee shop in Aldgate East. Since then, we have opened 4 new ventures in London (all based in Locke Hotels) and the expansion plans are not going to stop here. Shaman is currently going through a re-band, to assert our place more thoroughly in the wellness space and to broaden our offering to not only food & beverage. This role will very much be about translating our new vision, mission, ethos to our growing community, both visually and through all other types of content.

This role will include managing channels of all brands within The Initiative’s portfolio, with a particular focus given to Shaman, our fastest growing venture.

https://www.shaman-coffee.com/

POSITION OVERVIEW

Division

Food and Beverage Kitchen

Job Title

Sous Chef

Contract Type

Permanent

Status:

Full Time

We need you:

To be responsible of the smooth running of the kitchen at all times in line with company standards

To be responsible for the food cost management of the kitchen

To produce the consistently great quality food

To run the professionally organised kitchen that meets highest hygiene standards

To ensure all the food handling regulations are always met

To ensure all food hygiene inspections result in best reports possible

To be responsible for all employees (Rotas, holidays, sickness, trainings)

To create and sustain a great working environment for all employees, in line with company’s values

To ensure consistently outstanding service to Guests and maximise business potential. 

To act as an ambassador of the Initiative Group with guests & colleagues

Essential Functions & Physical Requirements 

Accountability for day-to-day communication

Accountability for working with given budgets

Flexibility is required in working to the needs of the business and departments

Qualifications and Desirables

No formal qualification is required for this role, however a degree from catering, cooking or business school would be welcomed

Fluent verbal English is essential

Second language preferred

Computer skills are essential

Experience

At least 3 years previous experience in similar position

Functional Knowledge

Familiar with F&B processes

Understanding of Hospitality Industry & legislation e.g. Health & Safety

Knowledge of kitchens, cooking processes, procedures and techniques

Menu and recipe design

Understanding of Hospitality Industry & legislation, e.g Health&Safety, licensing