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Sous Chef Required in London

Posted: 22-11-2023
Place: Heathrow Terminal 5



Rhubarb is expanding its family!
An exciting opportunity to join the ever-growing, dynamic food company, rhubarb.
As part of our continuous development, rhubarb has created a new destination restaurant within the world's busiest airport, Heathrow at Terminal 5.
Situated in the luxury aisle, the aptly named Pilots Bar and Kitchen is inspired by the glamour of travel in the 1950's. The restaurant opens from 05:30 until 23:00, 7 days a week, and boasts an international diner-style menu, which incorporates British Classics.
Our bold and bright Pilots Bar and Kitchen restaurants are located at Heathrow Terminal 3, Terminal 5, and London City Airport and are destinations in their own right. The Heathrow Terminal 5 restaurant opened in December 2014 and offers the 43,000 passengers passing through the terminal per day an accessible, international menu in classic, contemporary surroundings, they have a range of dining options to suit all-time considerations.
We are now seeking a talented and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our fun and energetic team, so come and be a part of the story rhubarb is writing.
Job role
- In collaboration with the Head Chef and the Kitchen team you will ensure consistency of producing bespoke menus, dishes as per our customer needs
- You will be responsible for achieving cost of sales against budget
- You will be responsible for compiling the team's schedules weekly and be fully accountable in achieving the budgeted wage percent to sales
- You will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of the team
- You will be responsible for the food ordering and compiling off all invoices and stock rotation in alignment to internal SOP procedures.
- You will ensure the on going training and support to junior kitchen staff by counselling and supporting them throughout their professional development
- You are responsible for maintaining good food hygiene practices and due diligence as designated by legislation and the companies specification to include all HACCP recording and documentation.
Candidate profile
- Your past working experience and educational background will provide a close fit with rhubarbs values and commitment to quality, style and flair demonstrating previous start up or business opening exposure
- You will be an excellent team player, lead by example and be able to communicate at all levels and commit to sharing your knowledge and skills within our service and kitchen brigade.
- You are able to commit to a flexible working pattern, undertaking weekend work and various shift patterns
- You will not only demonstrate a sound culinary F and B knowledge but also be able to demonstrate a track record in delivering cost of sales and labour against budget
- You must be able to provide us with the relevant employment references for a 5 years background and CRB check
- It would be beneficial should you be certified in H and S level 2 and Food Safety level 2 and possess an NVQ level 3 accreditation in cookery/ culinary
Salary and Benefits
- Excellent salary and benefits
- Exceptional opportunity for personal training and development
- Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
- Food and Beverage discount across the group
- Brilliant employee recognition programs
- Meals on duty
- Uniform
- Pension scheme
- Cycle Scheme
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Employee assistance helpline
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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