MR PORTER LONDON - Senior Sous Chef

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The Venue

Known for pushing the boundaries between 'dinner and sinner', MR PORTER London brings a concept that artfully merges the quality of a modern steakhouse with the buzz and experience of a chic lounge. Breaking the rules of fine dining, while offering the best culinary experience in town, MR PORTER invites you to a world of sinful delights and beautiful contradictions. MR PORTER is a companion by day - hunter by night, a gentleman, a merciless lover, a jetsetter and a local. MR PORTER is set in the iconic Park Lane Hilton Hotel in Mayfair.

The Job

Our Senior Sous Chef strives to deliver the superior level of guest service that we are known for. They are hardworking, dedicated, and uphold exceptional culinary standards. Our teams have bags of personality and are confident working in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining THE ENTOURAGE GROUP's high standards. Be a part of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP's team and create unforgettable gastronomic experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Head Chef to plan and execute menu items, ensuring superior consistency and quality.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring adherence to the highest culinary standards.
• Supervise and lead kitchen staff, providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist in menu development, incorporating current culinary trends and guest preferences.
• Manage inventory, control costs, and ensure efficient use of resources, maximizing profitability.
• Participate actively in the hiring and onboarding of kitchen staff, fostering a cohesive and skilled team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment within the kitchen team.
• Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures for all food products.
• Act as a liaison between kitchen staff and management, ensuring clear communication and coordination.
• Handle any kitchen-related issues promptly and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a high-end restaurant environment, with a proven track record as a Sous Chef or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques and culinary trends.
• Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Valid UK Visa/Work Permit to work in London.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong multitasking abilities and time management skills.
• Located in London.
• Great team leader with the ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere.

Benefits:

• 25% F&B discount at TEG venues.
• Refer a friend bonus (£1000 FT & £500 PT).
• Birthday off.
• Paid moving day.
• Travel allowance.
• Free lifestyle coaching.
• Sircle hotel staff rates.
• Sircle hotel friends + family rates.
• Annual in-house experience at Sircle hotel.
• Hotel merchandise discount at Sircle hotel (40%).
• 33 days of holidays including bank holidays.
• 10% bonus discretionary scheme.
• Competitive salary.
• 48-hour contract hours.
• Private medical scheme, including wellbeing MOT.
• Company pension contribution.
• Training schemes.
• High street and gym membership discount.
• Uniform and safety shoes allowances (for chefs).
• Staff meal on duty.
• London bike scheme.
• London travel loan scheme.
• £250 after 2 years of service; £500 after 5 years.
• 12 days annual discretionary sick days.
• Childcare vouchers.
• £250 annual contribution to your wellbeing.

Interested? Please apply via the "apply for this job" button below and ensure you fill in our application form.

About MR PORTER: MR PORTER is a member of The Entourage Group. THE ENTOURAGE GROUP is an unexampled hospitality imperium, creating and building internationally acclaimed concepts. The brainchild of creative entrepreneur Yossi Eliyahoo, 'Hospitality Entrepreneur of 2015', THE ENTOURAGE GROUP's story began in Amsterdam in 2008 with the launch of MOMO, a sophisticated Asian-fusion restaurant, bar, and lounge that immediately established itself as the go-to venue for local and international tastemakers. The success story continued with the creation of A-list favorites such as IZAKAYA, THE BUTCHER, SHIRKHAN, Toni Loco, Roladin, Do Not Disturb, THE DUCHESS, and MOMO.

For more information, visit www.the-entouragegroup.com.