Sous Chef | Immediate Start | Boutique Luxury Hotel | Chelsea
A rare opportunity to step into a senior role within a discreet five-star townhouse hotel in one of London's most prestigious postcodes.
This is not a corporate hotel kitchen.
You will work inside an elegant collection of restored Victorian townhouses offering refined hospitality to a loyal, high-end guest base. The style is calm, polished and personal. Expectations stay high at every service.
The restaurant delivers modern British cuisine grounded in strong classical technique, seasonal produce and disciplined execution. Detail matters. Consistency matters. Leadership matters.
The Environment
Boutique luxury property with a private, residential feel
Intimate yet professional dining operation
1 Rosette standard with clear ambition to progress
Average of 60 to 80 covers per lunch and dinner service
Five service days per week
Stable brigade of 16 to 17 chefs
Balanced pace with moments of strong volume
Guests expect precision, confidence and warmth from the kitchen
Can you see yourself leading in a setting where standards drive reputation?
The Role
Support the Head Chef in all daily kitchen operations
Lead from the pass during service when required
Drive consistency across sections and service flow
Manage prep standards, mise en place and organisation
Oversee stock control, ordering and supplier communication
Guide, train and motivate junior chefs
Maintain food safety and hygiene systems
Influence menu development through ideas and execution
This is a hands-on position. You will cook, lead and set the tone every day.
Package
Annual salary: £41,000 +Tronc: circa £6,000 per year
45 hours per week
5 days per week
29 days holiday including bank holidays
Benefits
Complimentary team meals
Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
Exclusive team rates across luxury hotel properties worldwide
Discounts on spa treatments and all food and beverage experiences
Access to cookery school discounts
Health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Referral scheme
Service milestone gifts
You
Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step up
Experience in quality restaurant or luxury hotel kitchen
Confident leading teams on the pass
Organised and structured in approach
Calm under pressure
High standards without ego
Available for immediate start before Christmas
Do you want a role where your leadership shapes both people and product?
If you value precision, professionalism and a kitchen where standards matter daily, this role gives you the platform to lead properly.
Apply now with your CV to be considered for immediate interviews.
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