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About OMA.
Opened in Spring 2024,OMA is a restaurant located in the heart of Londons thriving Borough Market, inspired by the fishing villages and shores of the Greek isles and further Levant.
It is the latest project by the dcco. collective [ SMOKESTAK, manteca ].
A site in the capitals iconic markethas been thoughtfully restored with natural and repurposed materials that echothe raw and wild landscapes of Greece. Central to the kitchen is a wood-burning hearth with all manner of grilled and skewered meats form our in-house butchery, alongside vegetables from flourish farm, youvetsiclaypots, and a raw bar serving crudo, ceviche and tartar from day-boat catches in Cornwall.
A 400-bin wine list with a dedicated wine team showcases unique selections from Greece and the wider Mediterranean and mainland Europe. Seating 80 inside with afurther 50 on a fully enclosedterrace overlooking the market, this is a unique proposition within the area.
OMA is driven by a passion for showcasing the best of British produce. We workwith the most inspiring,sustainability-driven suppliers throughout every aspect of its operations. We are proud to be an independent business grounded in a purely hospitality background. We invite all to sit at the table with us. We promote a culture of learning and development.
About the role.
We are looking for an experienced sous chef to join our team.
Ideally, youll have a few years of working as a sous chef in a similar environment with experience in dynamic and creative environments. Youll be cooking in a kitchen that cares about the food it sends out and be working with amazing, fresh produce from some of the best suppliers in the country alongside a well-established and tight knit team.
Responsibilities.
Working with the head chef to manage the wider team.
Leading by experience and fostering a positive, supporting team culture.
Dealing with suppliers,building and maintaining strong relationships with key contacts.
Making sure that every dish reflects the quality and standard of our restaurant.
Maintaining a sense of calm and control during busy services.
Overseeing daily task checklists and management of the kitchen.
Working with wider restaurant management team to uphold the quality and experience of our restaurant.
Requirements.
Previous experience in a professional restaurant environment essential.
We offer.
50% staff discount on food and beverage at all sites.
Cycle-to-work scheme
Cost price wine through our suppliers.
International trips for top performers.
In-house training dedicated to your personal development.
Trips to meet suppliers and producers.
Staff trip programme to meet farms, fish markets and vineyards.
We offer qualifications, including, WSET, health and safety, food training.
Company donations to charities our staff feel are close to home.
Whole team staff parties.
Wholesome staff meals, end of service drinks.
28 days holiday [including bank holidays] per year.
Pension provider | The Peoples Pension.
