Sous Chef (m/f)

The Vendom Company; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious establishment as a Sous Chef, where culinary excellence meets innovation. This role offers the chance to work alongside talented chefs in a vibrant kitchen environment, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce. You'll play a key role in menu development and team training, contributing to the restaurant's success while honing your skills in a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to quality and a passion for food, you will inspire your team and ensure every dish meets the highest standards. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Social Events

Employee Assistant Programme

Training and Development

Career Development

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Uniform Laundry/Dry Cleaning

Meals Provided on Duty

Length of Service Holiday Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Discounted Accommodation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role with the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Experience in high volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in delivering high-quality food and mentoring junior staff.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP regulations and maintain service standards.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Menu Planning

Stock Management

Culinary Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Relevant Experience in Kitchen

Job description

The Biltmore Mayfair is looking for a Sous Chef for their all-day dining restaurant concept. The Sous Chef will be working alongside some great Chefs and an amazing team and driving the menu & business forward. We are looking for someone focused on working with the best and who wants to grow and develop their culinary knowledge cooking fresh, seasonal produce dishes.

As a Sous Chef you are responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and Head Chefs in a busy hotel kitchen delivering consistently high-quality food, meeting deadlines, adhering to HACCP regulation and mentoring Junior Sous Chefs, Chef De Parties, Demi CDPs and Commis Chefs, ensuring consistent presentation and standards.

What we offer in return

• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Training and development
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)
• Meals Provided on Duty
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B
• Life Assurance
• Team Member of the Month
• and many more…

Key Information

Hours of work: 48 hrs weekly

Address: Bond Street tube station

Profile

• A proven track record in a similar role with the ability to inspire and motivate, with experience ideally gained in a similar restaurant/kitchen or boutique hotel sector
• Understanding of flavours balance, a passion for food and your own development is a must
• To be highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Experience and proficiency across a range of kitchen management disciplines including stock management control and menu planning; ideally gained in a high volume, fast-paced kitchen
• Contribute to menu development and commitment to team training and development
• The ability to develop and deliver effective training to maintain consistent service standards throughout your team

Company description

The Biltmore Mayfair opened in September 2019 after undergoing a multi-million-pound redevelopment. Situated on a super prime location in the heart of Mayfair on Grosvenor Square, the property offers 257 luxuriously appointed guest rooms as well as 51 highly-curated and beautifully designed suites, which will reflect the property’s origin as a sophisticated and elegant London private residence.

The Biltmore Café offers all-day British Dining with elegant and sophisticated surroundings, an all-year round alfresco terrace, an exclusive cocktail bar and a large gym tech fitness suite. In addition, the hotel will showcase an impressive 500 sqm ballroom and various smaller function suites up to 100 guests.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts' portfolio includes timeless masterpieces such as The Biltmore.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests. As well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry.

We are an equal opportunities employer

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in the UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software.

12-04-2025 • Permanent Contract • The Biltmore Mayfair • London
Sous Chef (m/f)