Sous Chef - Piano Works

Sous Chef – Piano Works

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a love for live music? The Piano Works, one of London’s favorite live music venues, is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our team. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality food in an electric, crowd-driven atmosphere, we want to hear from you!

The Piano Works is more than a Restaurant and Bar – it's an experience. With live musicians who play audience-requested songs every night, we’re a destination for unforgettable nights out. Whether it’s a lively dinner, a night of dancing, or a special celebration, we aim to bring people together through music, food, and a lively atmosphere.

We pride ourselves in great guest experience and throwing the best parties. We would like to up the game with providing tasty food from fresh ingredients not just during our events, such as our awesome weekend Brunches, but also as many days as possible!

What's in it for you?

• We expect to offer a salary in the region of £38,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
• Exciting bonus scheme so you share in the business’ success.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates.
• Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• And don't forget our annual Nightfest staff party, where over we all come together to celebrate. It's an event you won't want to miss!

What We Need:

As a Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head Chef and maintaining high standards in the kitchen. Your leadership and culinary expertise will contribute significantly to the success of the establishment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create and execute innovative and appealing menus.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure all dishes meet quality standards and are served on time.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to foster a cohesive team environment.
• Assist in inventory management, including ordering and maintaining stock levels.
• Supervise and maintain food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen.
• Monitor kitchen equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition; report any maintenance needs to the head chef.
• Support the head chef in developing and maintaining standard recipes and portion control to ensure consistency.
• Assist in special events, tastings, and promotions, as needed.
• Foster a positive and productive working environment, promoting teamwork and open communication.
• Assume the responsibilities of the head chef in their absence.

Skills and Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in a busy kitchen.
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and cuisines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff effectively.
• Creativity and passion for food, demonstrated through the ability to create unique and visually appealing dishes.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

About us:

Nightcap is an award-winning operator in the late-night bar scene. We operate a portfolio of bars and venues across the UK, including brands like The Cocktail Club, Tonight Josephine, Barrio Familia, and Dirty Martini to name just a few. With a mission to be the UK’s leading bar group. Our purpose of existence is the belief that EVERYONE deserves a great night out, and therefore it's everyone's job to make sure we create great nights... and days out! We have a lively and dynamic work-ethos across all our bars and offices. Our culture is creative, innovative, and collaborative, where everyone contributes ideas and brings their true self to work every day, as we are hell-bent on harnessing a place where everyone can belong. Working here is fast paced, at times challenging, but copious amounts of fun!

We have an exciting menu that is sure to leave people wanting more, but we need YOU to deliver it!

If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at The Piano Works!