CUT - Junior Sous Chef

Dorchester Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Stays

Discounts

Royal London Private Pension

Training and Development

Social Events

Referral Bonus

Well-being Support

Job summary

Dorchester Collection's CUT Kitchen at 45 Park Lane in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our acclaimed kitchen team and help deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

You’ll work with a passionate team, learn through our award‑winning academy, and contribute to menu planning, food production, and guest satisfaction while embracing our inclusivity and service standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong customer service ethos.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure cleanliness, food quality, and rotation.
• Assist in menu planning and food production to deliver the best guest experience.
• Handle special guest requests related to food preferences and occasions.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

English language

Job description

Join us as a Junior Sous Chef at CUT Kitchen – 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Junior Sous Chef, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award‑winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you’ll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well‑being Support: Access immediate well‑being advice because we care about our employees.

What you’ll do

• You will supervise kitchen personnel to ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment, maintain food quality control, and ensure proper food rotation. You will also participate in menu planning and food production to ensure guests receive the best experience.
• You will handle special guest requests related to food preferences, intolerances, and special occasions.

The day‑to‑day duties form the essence of a junior sous chef, and will be further detailed during onboarding. The operational hours are shift‑based and flexibility is required.

What you’ll bring

• Standards of passion, personality, respect, working together and creativity – you will bring these into daily operations.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer service ethic to keep departments running smoothly.
• Proficiency in English – this is the primary language used in our hotel.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need any support during the recruitment process (e.g., adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please contact the People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [e-mail].

Job Location

United Kingdom

Reference

2022-3648