Luxury Hotel Sous Chef | Flexible Hours & Menu Innovation

4C Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Staff accommodation rates across UK

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Referral Bonus Scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Wellbeing Support

Eyecare vouchers

Continuous Learning & Development

Recognition Programme

Social events

Job summary

The Westin London City is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our luxury hotel kitchen in central London. You will lead sections, uphold our high standards, and support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will mentor junior staff and ensure every service meets brand standards. This fast-paced role covers breakfast, à la carte, bar and banquet operations with a strong focus on health & safety, food quality and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a brigade of chefs and managing teams.
• Ability to review business levels and coordinate staffing and ordering.
• Knowledge of fire, hygiene, health & safety and licensing regulations.
• Able to manage multiple kitchen sections while maintaining standards.
• Flexible, collaborative team player with a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen sections and ensure agreed standards are achieved.
• Oversee operations, deputise for Head Chef, ordering and admin tasks, and participate in meetings while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Work across breakfast, à la carte, bar and banquet operations.
• Assist all kitchen sections in production, service and cleaning as needed.
• Follow policies on fire, hygiene, health & safety and licensing regulations.
• Identify hazards and take corrective action to maintain a safe workplace.
• Keep kitchen, dry stores and refrigeration areas clean and hygienic at all times.
• Maintain constant quality control of all food prepared and cooked.
• Collaborate with other Sous Chefs for smooth operations.

Skills

People management

Staffing & ordering

Kitchen operations

Health & safety

Food quality

Job description

The Westin London City is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our luxury hotel kitchen in central London. You will lead sections, uphold our high standards, and support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will mentor junior staff and ensure every service meets brand standards. This fast-paced role covers breakfast, à la carte, bar and banquet operations with a strong focus on health & safety, food quality and efficient operations.