Sous Chef

Red Carnation Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel chain as a Senior Sous Chef in London, where you'll manage kitchen operations while ensuring high standards of culinary excellence. The role offers great opportunities for professional growth in a well-established culinary team, with numerous awards celebrating our commitment to training and development.

Benefits

Professional training and development opportunities

Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme

Free meals on duty

Discount on food and beverages

Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services

Holiday allowance increasing with service

Paid volunteering days

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition incentives

Discounted accommodation rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Sous Chef role or similar.
• Strong culinary skills with fresh ingredients.
• Ability to train and lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.
• Develop and create dishes to an exceptional standard.

Skills

HACCP compliance

Menu development

Fresh ingredients preparation

Team training and development

Job description

A wonderful and rare opportunity has arisen! We are looking for a talented Senior Sous Chef to join our culinary team.

The main focus of the role will be to manage kitchen operations and ensure a consistent, high-quality culinary product. As a Senior Sous Chef, you will work in a team of 20 and report directly to the Executive Chef.

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 19 stunning properties worldwide.

We have won numerous awards, including Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at the Cateys. We are committed to development and have received the Princess Royal Training Award (2023) for the third time, awarded by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds. We are also the first privately owned company to retain a Platinum Investors in People accolade globally.

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel

The Chesterfield Hotel, our first property acquired in 1984, is located in the heart of Mayfair. This classic four-star boutique hotel features 107 bedrooms, 7 meeting rooms, Butler’s Restaurant, The Terrace Bar, and a Conservatory, offering guests a welcoming atmosphere and exquisite food and drinks.

What's in it for you?

• Professional, award-winning training and development opportunities
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme worth up to £600
• Free meals on duty
• 30% discount on food and 25% on beverages across Red Carnation Hotel outlets
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services
• Holiday allowance increasing with service up to 25 days
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition incentives such as Employee of the Month (up to £200)
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
• Staff Appreciation Parties and Employee Recognition Events

Key responsibilities of a Senior Sous Chef include:

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP standards and health & safety policies
• Participating in menu development with a focus on profitability
• Creating dishes to an exceptional standard using fresh ingredients
• Training and developing the kitchen team
• Collaborating closely with the Executive Chef

Join us in this exciting opportunity and apply now!

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Created on 04/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom