Executive Sous Chef

The Connaught; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All-day dining staff restaurant access

Annual leave flexibility (up to 5 days

Massage and podiatry benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Job summary

The Connaught in Mayfair, London, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join the Jean-Georges kitchen team. You will work closely with the Executive Head Chef, lead a brigade of chefs, and ensure the smooth running of daily kitchen operations while delivering exceptional dishes using the finest ingredients.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training and development of junior chefs, and maintaining the high standards expected in a 5-Star luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at a similar level within a quality dining environment.
• Luxury hospitality experience is preferred.
• Ability to train and develop junior chefs in the brigade.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team in day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Head Chef to ensure quality and consistency.
• Train and mentor junior chefs to uphold standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Brigade management

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Executive Sous Chef to join our Jean Georges kitchen team at the award-winning 5-Star deluxe hotel – The Connaught.

To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two-hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional. Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.

The Role:

As Executive Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Head Chef and hold a key role in day to day operation of the Jean-Georges kitchen. You will be passionate about working with the finest, freshest ingredients and in delivering quality dishes and products. You will take an organised approach to your role and prioritise effectively to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen, sharing your knowledge and supporting in the training and development more junior Chefs in the brigade.

Responsibilities:

You will be an exceptional team player with excellent communication skills and have a key focus on detail to deliver outstanding quality and service within a high profile kitchen. With this in mind, you will have experience ideally at similar level within a quality dining environment and have proven kitchen experience.

Who You Are:

• Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne

At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones - both personal and professional.

• Complimentary access to our all-day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
• Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments.
• A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity.
• 24-hour confidential assistance helpline.
• On- and off-site Occupational Health support.
• Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme.
• Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses*
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Growth

• An extra paid day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions.
• Dedicated in-house training and development to support your personal and professional growth.
• Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes.
• Opportunities for internal progression and cross-property moves.
• ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme – with rewards of up to £1,500*
• Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication.
• A highly competitive salary package
• Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service
• Family-first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket travel loans
• Smart Tech Benefit – Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.

Moments to Remember

• Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family
• A hosted ‘Guest Experience Stay’ — immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience*
• 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars*
• Invitations to a year-round calendar of cherished colleague events – from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations.
• Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements

*Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week.