About the role
What you’ll do…
- Support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team
- Support with driving innovation and create a culture of menu development whilst still delivering on the framework of a Hoxton Restaurant menu allowing the amazing produce to speak for itself
- Maintaining kitchen standards, always seeking to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu
- In the absences of the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef, oversee the kitchen team
- Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.
What we’re looking for…
- Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here.
- Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
- You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
- You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
- You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
- If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
- 2+ years’ experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority
- Passion for food is a given, knowing what’s hot, what’s not and who’s who.
- Ability to take ownership of important issues, solve problems and make effective decisions.
- Proven track record managing large kitchen teams.
- A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
- A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self.