Executive Sous Chef — Lead Menu & Kitchen Team

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in London is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to contribute to menu creation and manage the kitchen team. You will ensure the highest standards of food quality and customer service while managing food costs and training your brigade. Ideal candidates will have a strong background as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef and demonstrate creativity and excellent planning skills. The role includes competitive rewards and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Chef whites provided

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 holiday days, increasing over time

Discounted dental and health cover

Free Parking

Modern and inclusive Team Member areas

Qualifications

• Strong Junior Sous Chef or previous Sous Chef experience.
• Approaches food in a creative way.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation.
• Manage and train the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes.
• Manage customer relations in the absence of the Chef.
• Ensure effective management of working rotas.
• Support brand standards through training.
• Manage food cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health standards.

Skills

Strong Junior Sous Chef or previous Sous Chef experience

Approaches food in a creative way

Strong supervisory skills

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Excellent planning and organising skills

Job description

A leading hotel chain in London is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to contribute to menu creation and manage the kitchen team. You will ensure the highest standards of food quality and customer service while managing food costs and training your brigade. Ideal candidates will have a strong background as a Junior Sous Chef or Sous Chef and demonstrate creativity and excellent planning skills. The role includes competitive rewards and opportunities for career growth.