Senior Sous Chef: Lead Innovative Hotel Kitchen

The Shepherd Mayfair; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

28 days holiday

Financial wellbeing platform

Referral bonus

Length of service awards

Job summary

The Shepherd Mayfair is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to manage Kitchen operations, support dish creation, and ensure high food quality. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in quality restaurants, with hotel experience being advantageous.

Responsibilities include mentoring the Kitchen team and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. A supportive workplace culture is emphasized, and diverse applicants are encouraged.

Salary for this role is set at £50,000 per annum with excellent benefits like hotel discounts and a health support line.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality restaurants is imperative.
• Previous hotel experience is a plus but not necessary.
• Must have rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deputise in the Executive Chef’s absence during leadership meetings.
• Create on-brand dishes that reflect the market and are profitable.
• Mentor and teach the Kitchen team to foster future leaders.
• Ensure accountable and positive Kitchen culture.
• Manage Kitchen compliance and cleanliness.
• Lead food hygiene and safety culture within the Kitchen.

Skills

Team management

Quality control

Food hygiene

Wage control

Menu creation

Job description

The Shepherd Mayfair is looking for a Senior Sous Chef to manage Kitchen operations, support dish creation, and ensure high food quality. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in quality restaurants, with hotel experience being advantageous.

Responsibilities include mentoring the Kitchen team and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. A supportive workplace culture is emphasized, and diverse applicants are encouraged.

Salary for this role is set at £50,000 per annum with excellent benefits like hotel discounts and a health support line.