Head Chef

The Connaught; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious 5-Star hotel in London seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary team. You will ensure high quality and creativity in fine dining, overseeing a talented brigade. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury hospitality and Michelin environments, with strong leadership abilities. This full-time role includes a competitive salary and various health and well-being benefits.

Benefits

Complimentary staff meals

Increased holiday entitlement

Opportunities for internal progression

Exceptional colleague rates across properties

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience ideally as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Experience in a Michelin-starred environment is essential.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the brigade and develop creativity in the kitchen.
• Ensure quality and consistency in all menus.
• Motivate and develop your team.

Skills

Team leadership

Creativity in menu development

Strong organizational skills

Experience in fine dining

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Head Chef to join our Hélène Darroze 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 Head Chef you will work closely with Hélène Darroze and the Executive Head Chef to lead the brigade and to continue to develop the creativity of Hélène Darroze at The Connaught. Working with the freshest seasonal produce and ingredients and within a highly talented brigade, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency and delivery of all menus and the running of the fine dining kitchen.

Responsibilities:

You will be passionate about working in a quality, renowned food environment and be an excellent manager who motivates and develops your brigade. You will take a hands-on approach to your role and be able to organise and prioritise to ensure quality and service delivery. With this in mind, you will have proven experience ideally at Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef level within a top-quality restaurant or hotel environment and proven experience within a Michelin environment is essential for this role.

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.

Health & Wellbeing

• 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*
• Flu vaccination vouchers*
• 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.

Financial Care

• 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
• A generous pension scheme*
• 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 48 hours per week.