Chef de Rang - Brooklands

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality establishment in London is seeking an experienced Chef de Rang to provide outstanding service in a fine dining restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for excellence, experience in luxury dining, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits in a vibrant culinary environment.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charges

Attractive benefits

Ability to work alongside a highly experienced team

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Good communication skills and flexibility.
• Highly adaptable and naturally positive.

Responsibilities

• Promote The Peninsula London as a culinary destination.
• Understand and follow the sequence of service standards.
• Utilize the POS system.
• Maintain condition of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of food and beverage trends

Excellent time management

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Chef de Rang to join the team within our fine dining restaurant, reporting to the Assistant Restaurant Manager and responsible for a team of Commis Waiters to deliver high levels of service.

Brooklands restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine from Michelin‑starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain’s leading culinary lights – as well as top‑flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

The venue, designed by London architects Archer Humphryes, comprises a sleek main dining room with a sweeping outdoor terrace with enchanting panoramic views across London’s skyline taking in iconic landmarks like St Pauls and the City, the London Eye, and Battersea as well as over three Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James’ Park).

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high‑profile flagship hotelin London
• Market‑leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award‑winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognised culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through friendly, yet unobtrusive service with a passion for excellence.
• Understand and follow the sequence of service standards.
• Understand the menus and all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation, and appropriate style of service.
• Ensure usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment.
• Utilize the POS system.
• Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant, and public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.

General Requirements

• Good knowledge of food and beverage trends in service and culinary experience.
• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.