Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Mentorship & Menu Creativity

Clermont Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Staff meals on duty

Career development via Academy

Job summary

The Cumberland, part of Clermont Hotel Group, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering warm, guest-centric hospitality in London. You will help manage the kitchen team and ensure exceptional dining experiences across all service periods.

You'll lead by example, coach junior chefs, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety, while collaborating across banqueting, breakfast, lunch and dinner services to create memorable meals.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior kitchen staff.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations across banqueting, breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and service.
• Lead and support the team by delegating responsibilities and ensuring health and safety regulations are followed.
• Coach Chefs de Parties on techniques, presentation, and allergen awareness.
• Collaborate with the team to create dishes across all kitchen areas, including banqueting and all service times.

Skills

Sous chef experience

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Communication

Culinary skills

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

The Cumberland, part of Clermont Hotel Group, is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering warm, guest-centric hospitality in London. You will help manage the kitchen team and ensure exceptional dining experiences across all service periods.

You'll lead by example, coach junior chefs, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety, while collaborating across banqueting, breakfast, lunch and dinner services to create memorable meals.