Sous Chef

Searcys are looking for a Sous Chef to join the team at Gray's Inn.

As a Searcys Sous Chef you will be required to be an ambassador for the brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will not only support the Executive/Head Chef in the day to day running of the venue but also act as a mentor to the kitchen brigade. 

The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn is one of the four Inn's of Court. For more than six hundred years, Gray's Inn has been home to some extraordinary legal professionals, primarily acting as Barristers and High Court Judges. Gray's Inn acts as a multi-faceted event space for both their members and commercial business.

As a Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role and location)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Chef whites provided
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Quarterly chef incentives
• Annual celebration days
• Birthday off
• Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academy

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

5 days over a 7 day week – Christmas and New Year closed as well as three weeks in August annual leave

Salary: £40,000 p/ annum

Key Responsibilities

• To provide food/service to a consistent high standard, including assisting senior chefs with functions in other different areas throughout the business.
• To manage the kitchen brigade in the absence of the Head chef
• To assist training of junior staff
• To liaise with key people in the team in order to plan for the provision of food in all areas
• To place order directly with suppliers.
• To ensure smooth running of daily operations which include ensuring no disruption to the pre agreed menu offer.
• Responsible to manage stock levels of that specific area including ordering when required as well as waste control.
• Ensure the presentation of the food is consistent with the standards set by senior chefs.

Qualifications

• Be driven by people and delivering the highest quality of food.
• Exemplary kitchen management practices and being an ambassador for Searcys legacy brand.
• Innovative and inspiring culinary ideas for events and restaurant menus.
• Support Exec/Head Chef in creating a professional working environment for the team ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in Events, Hotel or high end restaurants.
• Excellent mentoring and communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving and excellent understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Additional Information

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