Night Chef - Muse

Maybourne; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Pension Scheme

Travel Season Ticket Loans

Family Friendly policies

Holiday allowance increase

Job summary

Maybourne’s Claridge’s invites an exceptional Night Chef to join the Colleague Restaurant—Muse team. You will represent the Head Chef on night shifts, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and service in a five-star setting, while maintaining meticulous kitchen hygiene and efficiency.

You will lead, support and motivate a team, contribute to breakfast mise-en-place, and uphold Forbes and LQA standards, delivering hospitality that aligns with Maybourne’s legacy of excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a five-star or fine dining setting is required.
• Passion for food and beverage with strong knowledge.
• Able to lead, support and motivate a team.
• Team player who is keen to learn and be challenged.
• Understand Forbes and LQA standards.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Head Chef during the night shift.
• Prepare and serve food to the highest standards and timeliness.
• Keep kitchen areas and equipment clean and tidy.
• Assist the Breakfast Chef with mise-en-place and breakfast production.
• Clean and tidy front-of-house areas and plate racks after night service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food knowledge

Five star dining

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Night Chef to join the Colleague Restaurant team at Claridge’s.

Maybourne operates some of the world’s most extraordinary hotels, including Claridge’s, The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Emory in London, the Maybourne Beverly Hills and the Maybourne Riviera in the South of France, where exceptional experiences and stories of distinction are crafted that celebrate the design and character of every destination.

One of Maybourne's storied hotels is Claridge's, a place shaped by centuries of enduring artistry. A rich symphony of experience, where every moment unfolds with unforgettable flair. A place where tradition is treasured and history continues to inspire. For over two hundred years, those who choose Claridge’s for life’s finest moments become part of its brilliant legacy.

Claridge’s is a family of the best and brightest, proudly serving the best and brightest. The calibre of our staff is unparalleled, as are our esteemed guests. Our people are a manifestation of our ethos - generous, passionate and truly personal. Claridge’s is a place that invites you in, embraces you, and make your spirit soar.

Colleague Restaurant - Muse

Muse, our colleague restaurant, is a place of rest and retreat for our colleagues during a busy working day. Every service in Muse supports the smooth running of the wider hotel and reflects the same high standards of care and hospitality offered to our guests. As part of the team, your role is defined by purpose, teamwork and the satisfaction of contributing to the hotel’s excellence from behind the scenes.

As Night Chef you will be responsible for:

• Representing the Head Chef during the night shift.
• The preparation and service of food, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times and food is served in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that the kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the hotel.
• Assisting the Breakfast Chef with the mise-en-place and production of the breakfast menus.
• Cleaning and tidying the front of the house areas and plate racks, coffee stations after night service and cleaning the food line in preparation for breakfast service.

Successful candidates for our Night Chef opportunity will:

• Have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• Have a passion for food and beverage with excellent knowledge.
• Be confident in leading, supporting and motivating a team.
• Be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.
• Have a thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

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.

Timeless Elegance in Mayfair

Step into the heart of Mayfair and discover Claridge’s, an Art Deco icon that has epitomised understated elegance since the 1850s. Renowned for impeccable service, timeless design, and inspiring dining, this storied hotel offers signature suites and rooms with soaring views across London. From landmark restaurants to hidden-gem bars, every detail—from Afternoon Tea to cocktail hour—stirs the senses. There are many five-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridge’s.