Sous Chef

Searcys are recruiting for a Sous Chef to join the team at one of our flagship venues One Moorgate Place.

One Moorgate Place, home of Chartered Accountants’ Hall, is a beautiful Grade II listed building, packed with original features to impress any guest. We offer conferencing facilities, modern, spacious meeting rooms and a range of elegant spaces for private dining and events.

We are looking for an experienced culinary leader to oversee premium dining services and create outstanding hospitality experiences, encompassing fine dining, corporate events, and high-profile VIP functions.

As a Sous Chef you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Annual celebration event
• Culinary development programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Chef incentive days
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Chef Whites provided
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Team social

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious site, delivering exceptional hospitality and events in a truly distinguished setting.

• High-End Hospitality & Events: Creating bespoke, memorable menus for executive dining, private events, and VIP receptions.

Job Type: Full-time, Predominantly Monday to Friday, with an average of two evening events per week.
Salary: £40,000 plus overtime.

As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading a dedicated kitchen team to deliver culinary excellence, drive innovation, and maintain the highest standards of food quality, service, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of creative, on-trend menus across staff dining and hospitality operations.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop a brigade of chefs and kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times.
• Work closely with front-of-house and events teams to deliver seamless hospitality experiences.
• Support the monitoring of food costs and manage kitchen budgets to achieve financial targets.
• Uphold strict health & safety, food hygiene, and allergen compliance standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, training, and professional development.
• Support the planning and delivery of high-profile events and executive hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Che f in a high-volume, events environment
• Strong background in both contemporary staff catering and fine-dining hospitality/events
• Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about sustainability and seasonality
• Strong supervisory skills with excellent communication and organisational skills
• A previous experience in helping manage a large team will be essential
• Commercially aware with experience assisting with food margins and cost controls
• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & HACCP (or equivalent)

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at