Sous Chef

Hilton; London; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sous Chef to join their dynamic team at a renowned restaurant in London. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Executive Chef, managing kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to quality, contributing to the creation of innovative menus and maintaining high standards. With a focus on personal development and career growth, this position promises a rewarding journey in the heart of London's hospitality scene.

Benefits

Smart uniform provided and laundered

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Career growth opportunities

Personal development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

Team Member Referral Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health cover

Modern Team Member areas

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualifications are essential for this role.
• Strong supervisory and planning skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational and quality functions.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with legislation.
• Contribute to menu creation based on guest feedback.

Skills

Planning and Organizing

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Relevant Culinary Qualifications

Job description

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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!- No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”.

Located within the historic Waldorf Hotel in London, Homage is a restaurant that masterfully blends the elegance of classic British dining with a modern flair. Inspired by the hotel’s rich heritage, Homage offers a refined yet inviting atmosphere where each dish is crafted with precision and passion. From locally sourced ingredients to timeless recipes reimagined, every element is designed to celebrate the best of British cuisine. Perfect for both locals and visitors, Homage invites you to savour a taste of London’s history with every bite.

Salary £38,563.20 a year + Service Charge

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Smart uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas
  
  
  

A Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and controlling costs.

What will I be doing?

A Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
  
  
  

What are we looking for?

A Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Relevant qualifications for this role
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
  
  
  

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL IS WHO WE ARE, AND WE ARE HILTON!

Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now

The most recognized name in the industry, Hilton remains synonymous with the word “hotel.” From inaugural balls and Hollywood awards galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all.

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Work Locations

The Waldorf Hilton, London

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Culinary

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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