Executive Sous Chef — Lead Luxury Kitchen Team

Edwardian Hotels London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Hot meals provided

Annual complimentary nights

Staff discount platform

Company pension

Wellbeing champions

Edwardian Academy access

Job summary

The Londoner, Edwardian Hotels London, invites experienced hospitality professionals to join as Executive Sous Chef. You will lead a large brigade across multiple outlets in a luxury city centre setting, partnering with the Executive Chef to uphold exceptional food quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction in a landmark hotel.

Based at The Londoner in Leicester Square, you will drive culinary innovation, manage costs and safety standards (HACCP), mentor the team, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Executive Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel.
• Experience managing large-volume, multi-outlet operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of modern culinary techniques and trends.
• Proven cost control, budgeting and kitchen performance management.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety and HACCP regulations.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure luxury hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overall culinary operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing brigade across outlets.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, service delivery and planning.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Monitor costs, labour and budgeting for the kitchen.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and hotel leadership teams.
• Act as Executive Chef in their absence and provide leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Kitchen management

Luxury hospitality

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

The Londoner, Edwardian Hotels London, invites experienced hospitality professionals to join as Executive Sous Chef. You will lead a large brigade across multiple outlets in a luxury city centre setting, partnering with the Executive Chef to uphold exceptional food quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction in a landmark hotel.

Based at The Londoner in Leicester Square, you will drive culinary innovation, manage costs and safety standards (HACCP), mentor the team, and collaborate with