Sircle Collection is coming to London in 2024! Opening our first boutique hotel in the UK in Q3 2024, we are looking for a Sous Chef to join our preopening team and successfully bring our brand to life.

The hotel will be located next to Liverpool Street Station, tucked away in Devonshire Square a charming brick courtyard with 81 serene rooms, including 11 suites, The Cover our private members' club, and our Seven North restaurant a concept by award-winning Chef Eyal Shani. The newest location will be part of Sircle Collections’ vibrant group of one-of-a-kind hotels, restaurants and bars in Europe's most interesting neighbourhoods.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to lead our overall culinary offerings including Seven North, our innovative, zero waste and sustainable restaurant concept drawing inspiration from Mediterranean and other local European cuisines.

Here are some of the incredible perks we offer:

• Embark on an exhilarating journey with Sircle Collection as we unveil a groundbreaking hospitality adventure in the UK!
• Enjoy a competitive salary with enhanced pension contributions.
• It's all about YOU! Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off, plus your well-deserved annual leave (29 days per year).
• Take an extra paid flex day off for those special occasions like anniversaries or cultural holidays like Hanukkah, Eid ul Fitr, and Thanksgiving.
• Make a difference with a paid volunteering day each year to support a cause close to your heart.
• Indulge in complimentary stays and unbeatable discounts at our breathtaking properties across Europe—Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Austria, and beyond.
• Let the good times roll! Join us for regular team bonding, from monthly drinks to epic annual parties.
• Grow your family while growing with us—experience enhanced family leave benefits that truly support your work-life balance.
• Our perks keep getting better! Enjoy special friends & family rates, cycle to work schemes, annual season ticket loans, recommend a friend bonus and more.

What you’ll be doing with us:

As our Sous Chef, you will be reporting into our Executive Head Chef, you will be building, developing and leading a team of up to 25 chefs, delivering excellent dishes across Seven North, The Cover, our hotel room and breakfast offerings. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef, bringing your creativity and expertise to the table.

Your responsibilities will include assisting in menu planning in line with our zero waste and sustainable vision, overseeing day-to-day operations, and training our kitchen team members to uphold our high standards. As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring all health and safety standards are met, reviewing regularly the kitchen equipment, ensuring all HACCP guidelines documented and are being followed by team kitchen members. Your dedication to quality and efficiency will ensure our kitchen runs smoothly, while your collaborative spirit will contribute to a vibrant dining experience for our guests.

Job requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume, upscale restaurant environment.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, Mediterranean and international cuisines.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• A passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Formal culinary training and relevant certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of food cost control, menu engineering, and kitchen management systems is a plus.

Given that we're in the preopening phase, we need someone who can adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will ideally join us in July 2024.

Interested in this vacancy? Apply now!

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. If this role isn’t quite right, we might have another one for you.

For application details, contact us at pc-uk@sirclecollection.com. We're committed to diversity and inclusion and are a proud equal opportunities employer. All applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK according to the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.