Sous Chef

Sous Chef About us The Royal Over-Seas League is a not-for-profit institution founded in 1910, dedicated to promoting international friendship, an ethos which binds our global membership. ROSL runs a ROSL Arts programme, promoting young musicians and artists, including a prestigious Annual Music Competition which is 72 years old. ROSL has a beautiful Grade I listed clubhouse in the heart of St. Jamess, London, and a lively programme of events including concerts, art exhibitions, a public affairs series and fine food and wine occasions. Overview This is a very exciting time to be joining the ROSL team as we have a newly refurbished main kitchen and in addition, we are currently delighting members with our summer menus in our wonderful al fresco dining operation in our beautiful garden overlooking Green Park. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, and within the limits of ROSLs policies and procedures your main role is to ensure a high standard of food production and service as agreed at briefings, and in line with the departmental standards. You will assist the Senior Chefs in developing new menu and dish ideas, in agreement with Executive Chef, and undertake ongoing training for all junior kitchen team members. You will work across all of our Kitchens at ROSL including the main kitchen, Brabourne kitchen, garden kitchen, event kitchens and satellite kitchens and staff canteen depending on the needs of the business. You are also responsible for ensuring food safety standards are continuously followed and maintained within the kitchens. Your role will involve effective leadership, teamwork, coordination and communication within the Kitchen team as well as with all other departments at ROSL, specifically the Events Sales, Events Operations and Food & Beverage departments. You will carry out your tasks in line with our values; Community Creativity Excellence Respect About you Skills/Experience required; Previous experience in a similar role and environment Passionate about food A natural team leader, skilled in managing and training staff Exceptional service standards and attention to detail Extensive knowledge of culinary operations A team player, who works well with others Detail oriented Ability to react positively under pressure and multi-task in a busy environment Excellent organisation and communication skills Excellent written and spoken English Flexible and adaptable, willing to meet the demands of an all-day operation Extensive knowledge of health & safety and food safety All applicants who are offered employment will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK and satisfactory references before their appointment is confirmed. ROSL is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. For details of our privacy policy for Job Applicants, please contact us or click here:

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