Senior Sous Chef

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Dedicated caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

28 days holiday increasing yearly

Smart uniform provided

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Senior Sous Chef at Conrad London St James, located in the heart of Westminster. This role involves leading kitchen operations, developing seasonal menus, and managing a culinary team dedicated to luxury service.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef, along with strong organizational and supervisory skills. The position offers a competitive salary, travel perks, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• A creative approach to the production of food.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work alone or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations by coaching kitchen staff.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including production lists.
• Develop and implement seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Foster relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams.
• Assist with inventory management and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Planning and organizing skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Creative approach

Positive attitude

Ability to work alone or in teams

Job description

Job Identification: 208592

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary: £50,000/year plus service charge

Conrad London St James is one of Hilton’s three global luxury brands and reflects the bold, inspired and personalized service we offer our guests. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10% in the world.

The hotel, located in the heart of Westminster, features 256 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Our outlets offer team members the opportunity to be part of exciting food and drink concepts while delivering the standards of luxury service that Conrad is renowned for.

A World of Rewards

• Salary of £50,000 plus an expected average annual service charge likely to be between £7000 - £8000
• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counselling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Smart uniform provided
• Free and healthy meals when on duty

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands‑on leadership and in‑the‑moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross‑department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills
• A creative approach to the production of food
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work alone or in teams

Core Values

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.