LA FROMAGERIE Bloomsbury is looking for a brilliant junior Sous Chef to join our team in Bloomsbury and play an important part in the next chapter of LA FROMAGERIE.
You’ll be involved in:
· Running kitchen service
· Menu development and seasonal changes
· Maintaining the consistently high standard of food
· Ordering, stock control, GP and minimising waste
· Food safety, kitchen organisation and cleanliness
· Training, guidance and support from our Exec Head Chef, Alessandro, General Manager Francesca & the Directors.
· Working across the team to instil a positive, calm and professional culture
Who we’re looking for
First and most importantly, you need to be a really good cook, that loves seasonal regional European cooking.
You’ll have strong cooking experience, be organised and dependable and be comfortable taking responsibility.
You should care about produce, seasonality and proper cooking, with an interest in regional British, French and Italian cooking. From classic Alpine fondue, souffles and Raclette to risotto, fresh pasta, soups, broths, light fresh seasonal salads in the spring summer months to more complex stews in the autumn winter months. We make almost everything from scratch – No microwaves.
Our menu showcases the fresh seasonal produce, charcuterie, dry store produce & of course artisan cheese. Giving you access to exceptional produce – our shop is your larder.
The position would suit an experienced and ambitious CdP looking to step up and take on a more senior role with more creative input and responsibility. This is a real opportunity to contribute ideas, develop dishes and put your own stamp on the food.
Attitude is everything. We want someone who communicates well, takes ownership, responds positively to feedback.
You’ll have a common sense approach to good housekeeping, be kind, respectful, well organised. calm under pressure.
What we offer
Good live/work balance hours. Sundays off + a day off in the week
Training in Cheese & Wine, Academy of Cheese qualification
Producer visits from Flourish in Cambridge to Cheesemakers in the UK to our farm butchers in Yorkshire – we works with some of the best passionate producers
Career Advancement growing your role.
Generous Staff discount across the whole business
28 days holiday per year with more for longer service.
Pension Plan/ Financial advisor
If you’re looking for a new challenging role in a unique and well-established business with an amazing team, we would love to meet you
To apply, please send your CV along with a few words about yourself and why you’d like to join LA FROMAGERIE