Sous Chef
Luxury Lifestyle Hotel
Central London
£47,000 to £50,000 including Tronc
An outstanding opportunity for a talented Sous Chef to join one of London's most creative and culturally relevant lifestyle hotels.
This is a senior kitchen role within a high-performing brigade, supporting the day-to-day operation of a large production kitchen delivering food across multiple outlets.
You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Head Chef in a fast-paced environment known for quality, innovation and exceptional guest experiences.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the leadership of the kitchen, helping to oversee service, maintain standards and develop the team.
You will support food production across restaurants, bars, rooftop dining, room service and events, including high-profile pop-ups and guest chef collaborations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the management and development of a large brigade of chefs
- Overseeing food production across multiple outlets
- Assisting with stock control, ordering and supplier relationships
- Monitoring food costs and helping maintain budgets
- Working with the Executive Chef and Head Chef on menu development and seasonal dishes
- Ensuring consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Maintaining HACCP, food safety and health and safety standards
- Training and mentoring junior chefs
What We Are Looking For
- Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
- Experience in a luxury lifestyle hotel or high-quality restaurant group with multiple outlets
- Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Good commercial awareness and food cost understanding
- Passion for delivering exceptional food and guest experiences
- Interest in current culinary trends and the London dining scene
The Package
- £47,000 to £50,000 including Tronc
- 45 hours per week
- Five days per week
- 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private medical support, including online GP and physiotherapy
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
- Subsidised training and development
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Staff meals and uniform provided
- Significant discounts on food, drink, travel and leisure
Why Apply?
- Join one of London's most exciting hotel kitchen operations
- Work directly with an accomplished Executive Chef and Head Chef
- Gain exposure to multiple acclaimed dining concepts
- Be involved in guest chef collaborations and special events
- Enjoy strong career development opportunities within a creative and inclusive culture
Eligibility
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
If you are an ambitious Sous Chef looking to develop your career within a leading luxury hotel in Central London, this is an exceptional opportunity.