Sous Chef: Creative Leader, Flexible Hours, Free Meals

Firmdale Hotels; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Discounted cinema tickets

Complimentary meals on shift

Annual long service awards

Dry cleaning service for work attire

Job summary

Firmdale Hotels’ Charlotte Street Hotel in London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead and develop our kitchen team, delivering outstanding culinary experiences in a vibrant setting.

You will bring 2 years of proven high-volume kitchen experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety and quality. The role offers a competitive salary, service charge, and generous staff benefits in a supportive, award-winning environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years proven experience in a similar role in a high-quality kitchen.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Dedication to high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to mentor and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the kitchen team to achieve excellence in food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of knowledge and culinary techniques.
• Organise and manage kitchen operations for efficiency and quality.
• Communicate with team and other departments to guarantee seamless service.
• Uphold commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create memorable dishes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

Firmdale Hotels’ Charlotte Street Hotel in London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead and develop our kitchen team, delivering outstanding culinary experiences in a vibrant setting.

You will bring 2 years of proven high-volume kitchen experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety and quality. The role offers a competitive salary, service charge, and generous staff benefits in a supportive, award-winning environment.