Job: Sous Chef at La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels
Based in: Seven Dials, London
Reports to: Head Chef & General Manager
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Kitchen Operations
● Support the Head Chef in designing and creating menus of small plates and dishes that fit the vibe and aesthetic of the wine bar.
● Support the Head Chef to ensure effective control of stock purchasing, receipt, storage, preparation, and service with regard to quality and quantity.
● Maintain a high level of food quality and production with the aim of exceeding our guest’s expectations.
● Oversee the maintenance of kitchen equipment, communicate with the Head Chef when repairs are needed.
Team Management
● Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team, ensuring a smooth operation of the kitchen. In the absence of the Head Chef, supervise the kitchen team.
● Take on leadership, mentorship, and training of the junior staff, encouraging their career development.
● Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered and applied.
Reporting
In coordination with the Head Chef:
● Ensure that the food operations are controlled in order to reach the desired cost of sales, maximizing potential and optimizing resources.
● Manage the inventory and order stock as needed.
ABOUT YOU
● Experience in a similar role.
● Have a strong team spirit.
● Attention to details and customer needs.
● Good organisational and leadership skills.
● Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.
● Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
● Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
ABOUT US
The Experimental Group was founded in 2007 by three childhood friends, Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros and Romée de Goriainoff. Xavier Padovani later joined them and shared their vision: to offer the ultimate hospitality experience to an ever-demanding clientele.
Celebrated for bringing the cocktail bar culture to Paris, the Experimental Group operates Experimental Cocktail Club bars in Paris, London, Venice and Verbier; wine bars, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, in Paris, London and New York City; restaurants and beach clubs in Menorca, Verbier, Paris, Venice, Ibiza and London; and hotels in London, the Cotswolds, Paris, Ibiza, Verbier, Menorca, Venice and Biarritz.
Our philosophy of service is constituted and affirmed by three key principles: the quality of its products, the precision of service, and the warm welcome of our guests.
La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is part of the group, whose London outposts include the Experimental Cocktail Club in Chinatown, Henrietta Hotel in Covent Garden and Cowley Manor in the Cotswold. Located in the heart of Neal’s Yard, La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is specialised in sourcing interesting wines that make upon 450 references.
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK FOR US?
Whether you’re looking for an entry-level employment or a new opportunity to evolve, we make a point to recruit, develop, and retain the most motivated and talented people from all backgrounds and skills. Here is what we can offer:
● On the job and personalised training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to develop a clear career path: weekly masterclass, internal training and training with brands, incentive, etc.
● Possibility of inner company mobility within our foreign venues such as Italy, France, Spain or Switzerland.
● Staff discounts and benefits.
● Pension scheme.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person