Senior Sous Chef - Main Kitchen - Hakkasan Mayfair London

Tao group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in London is seeking a passionate Senior Sous Chef for their Main Kitchen at Hakkasan Mayfair. The ideal candidate will have experience in luxury settings, excellent communication skills in English and/or Mandarin, and strong leadership abilities. Benefits include staff discounts, training opportunities, and wellness resources. This role offers the chance for international career growth across 61 venues worldwide.

Benefits

Meals on duty

50% staff discount across all restaurants

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury restaurants or hotels is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to flexible hours.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team at Hakkasan Mayfair.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Manage ordering and stock rotation.

Skills

Relevant experience in luxury restaurants

Passion for cooking

Team-oriented mindset

Fluent in English and/or Mandarin Chinese

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef - Main Kitchen - Hakkasan Mayfair London, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e9328a195f4f

Job Views: 17

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Sous Chef to join our leading Kitchen Team at Hakkasan Mayfair!

The ideal Senior Sous Chef has:

• Previous relevant experience within luxury restaurants/hotels would be a distinct advantage;
• Passion for cooking and exceptional service standards with attention to detail;
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team;
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible;
• Good command of English and/or Mandarin Chinese with the ability to communicate confidently;
• Leadership and delegation skills including the ability to train and mentor a kitchen team;
• Experience with ordering, stock rotation, and menu development is preferred;
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits include:

• Meals on duty, uniforms, holidays, pension, and life assurance;
• 50% staff discount across all restaurants (including takeaway);
• Wellbeing resources such as nutritional seminars and home workouts;
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support;
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonuses;
• Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays, and long service milestones;
• Training and development opportunities, including WSET, courses, and public speaking;
• International career opportunities across 61 venues worldwide;
• Activities supporting charities, environmental initiatives, and community engagement.