Night Chef - Kitchen - The Landmark London

The Landmark Careers; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel in London seeks a passionate Night Chef to join their Kitchen Team. Responsibilities include preparing mise-en-place, cooking to set standards, and ensuring quality presentation of dishes. With a commitment to excellence, you'll contribute to providing memorable experiences for guests. The role offers a dynamic work environment with a strong focus on teamwork and personal development. Apply today to be part of a team recognized for its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.

Benefits

Pension with company contributions

50% discount in restaurants and spa treatments

Complimentary stay after probation

Access to private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and culinary arts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of recipe specifications and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise-en-place and service for the section.
• Cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure presentation meets outlet specification.

Job description

Enrich the Journeys of our People and our Guests as our Night Chef !

The Landmark London looks for unique individuals to join a team full of energy and passion, where we value your strengths and growth potential. This could be your moment to become a part of our journey! We are located opposite Marylebone station and a short walk from Baker Street and Edgware Road stations.

Benefits

Some of the brilliant benefits you will enjoy as a Night Chef are :

• Pension with company contributions
• 50% discount in all our restaurants and Spa treatments across our properties
• Team member and Friends & Family rates across our properties
• Complimentary stay after passing probation
• Extensive discounts on our benefits platform
• Access to private medical insurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24 / 7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• Support through development plans, apprenticeships and world‑class management development programmes to be the best you can be
• Bike to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend incentive
• Uniforms provided and laundered complimentary
• Free meals on duty
• Opportunity to join our taskforces to contribute to the business focuses, community and environment
• Employee recognition schemes and Social Committee events including gala dinners and much more!

We are currently looking for a passionate Night Chef , to join our Kitchen Team on a permanent basis, with an immediate start to consistently deliver memorable moments and five star service to our guests and each other. It is important to us that everyone in the team brings positive energy to support our happy and fun environment, as we strive to build a community of diverse backgrounds and life experiences, where we care about careers and not just jobs.

Responsibilities

As a Night Chef , your main duties and expectations for the role will include :

• To work as an individual and as part of a team by taking ownership for the correct preparation of mise-en-place and service for the section / department
• To prepare / cook food to the correct standard as specified in the recipe specification manual. Be aware of all menu changes and changes to dish specification.
• Understand the criteria set by AA and Leading Hotels of The World. Support senior chefs by ensuring that all food is cooked and presented to standards set in the outlet specification manual.
• Take full ownership for the kitchen for the duration of your shift, in the absence of the Senior Night Chef. Take appropriate action if problems arise, keeping the Night manager updated where appropriate
• Prepare a detailed written report for the Executive Chef / Sous chef following any incident or emergency situation, where possible, send via email with all Facts.
• To carry out all tasks as directed by your immediate supervisor / manager and to assist in any other areas or duties within the kitchen / hotel upon request

You will be required to work 40 hours per week, on a shift rota.

We are …

Company Highlights

• One of Sunday Times’ Top 100 “Best Companies to Work For 2025”
• Leaders Club Hotel of the Year Award 2025
• A Leading Hotels of the World member
• 5 red stars
• 2 rosettes
• Earth Check Silver Certified 2025

If you feel your experience, personality and interest are a match for this Night Chef role, we encourage you to apply today. What makes you unique makes us exceptional!

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK