Hotel Sous Chef: Lead, Create & Shine in Luxury Kitchen

St. James's Hotel & Club - Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off rooms and F&B for you and your

F&B staff meals

Continuous training and development

TFL monthly travel card up to £147.50

Discretionary service charge

Uniform and laundry service

28 days’ annual leave (increasing with

Introducao friend bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St. James's Hotel & Club - Kitchen in Mayfair, London, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and run the kitchen during service.

You will lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring high standards across all services and events. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced hotel environment, requiring strong leadership, exceptional food hygiene, and the ability to deliver consistently excellent dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a hotel, restaurant or similar environment.
• Passionate about food and delivering high standards.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Confident working in a busy kitchen and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and enjoys developing others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team during service.
• Prepare and cook high-quality food to hotel standards.
• Ensure consistency, presentation and portion control across all dishes.
• Assist with menu planning, development and daily specials.
• Ensure all food preparation and service areas meet food safety and hygienic standards.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering and minimise food waste.
• Support with training and development of junior members of the kitchen team.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, organised and efficiently operated at all times.
• Maintain high standards during busy breakfast, lunch, dinner and event services.
• Step up and take responsibility for the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Food hygiene

Job description

St. James's Hotel & Club - Kitchen in Mayfair, London, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and run the kitchen during service.

You will lead and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring high standards across all services and events. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced hotel environment, requiring strong leadership, exceptional food hygiene, and the ability to deliver consistently excellent dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events.