Sous Chef

artotel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for their pre-opening team. You will lead the culinary efforts at a new restaurant featuring Southern French and Mediterranean cuisine. Ideal candidates will have a passion for fine dining and leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious team with numerous benefits, including heavily discounted hotel rates and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Salary: £38,000 per year plus Tronc

Discounted hotel rates

F&B discounts

30 days of holiday per year

Access to pay before payday

Friend referral bonuses

Gym discounts

Ride to Work scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Annual staff parties

Qualifications

• Proven experience with French and Mediterranean food in a fine dining setting.
• Hands-on leadership ability.
• Experience in a high-volume environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Communicate effectively with guests and suppliers.
• Enforce health and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience with French and Mediterranean cuisine

Leadership and team management

Effective communication

Quality control and safety knowledge

Job description

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Pre-opening Sous Chef – art’otel London Hoxton

Be part of something extraordinary - Join the pre-opening team behind our stunning Solaya.

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and drivenSous Chefto join the pre-opening team of what’s set to become one of Hoxton’s most talked-about culinary destinations in 2025.

Located on the 25th floor of the stunning art’otel London Hoxton, this new restaurant led by Michelin-starred chef Kenny Atkinson, features a 70-cover dining space and a 110-cover cocktail bar, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of London’s skyline.

The menu celebrates the vibrant flavours ofSouthern French and Mediterranean cuisine— sunshine food for the soul.

As a Master of your Craft, you will …

• Proven experience with French and Mediterranean food in a fine dining setting
• Be hands on leading from the front
• Ideally you will have experience working in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to provide leadership through leading by example, empowering your team, and providing an inspiring service culture.
• Communicate effectively with both our internal and external guests & suppliers (including hotel colleagues)
• Apply your knowledge & share best practice regarding quality control, health & safety, efficiency & profitability.

As ourSous Chef, you will receive:

• Salary:£38000per year plus Tronc
• Heavily discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Start with 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service.
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Rota given 2 weeks in advance.
• Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
• Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events

If you share passion for art, culture, and hospitality, art’otel is where people’s talents will feel at home. We aim to inspire guests to be creative and discover the arts; by dazzling them with sensational service by enriching their knowledge; by encouraging their passion for art and appetite for the finer things in life.