Sous Chef Immediate Start Boutique Luxury Hotel Chelsea

Sous Chef | Boutique Luxury Hotel | Chelsea

A rare opportunity to step into a senior role within a discreet five-star townhouse hotel in one of London’s most prestigious postcodes.

This is not a corporate hotel kitchen.

You will work inside an elegant collection of restored Victorian townhouses offering refined hospitality to a loyal, high-end guest base. The style is calm, polished and personal. Expectations stay high at every service.

The restaurant delivers modern British cuisine grounded in strong classical technique, seasonal produce and disciplined execution. Detail matters. Consistency matters. Leadership matters.

The Environment

Boutique luxury property with a private, residential feelIntimate yet professional dining operation1 Rosette standard with clear ambition to progressAverage of 60 to 80 covers per lunch and dinner serviceFive service days per weekStable brigade of 16 to 17 chefs

Balanced pace with moments of strong volume

Guests expect precision, confidence and warmth from the kitchen

Can you see yourself leading in a setting where standards drive reputation?

The Role

Support the Head Chef in all daily kitchen operationsLead from the pass during service when requiredDrive consistency across sections and service flowManage prep standards, mise en place and organisationOversee stock control, ordering and supplier communicationGuide, train and motivate junior chefsMaintain food safety and hygiene systemsInfluence menu development through ideas and executionThis is a hands-on position. You will cook, lead and set the tone every day.

Package

Annual salary: £41,000 +Tronc: circa £6,000 per year45 hours per week5 days per week29 days holiday including bank holidays

Benefits

Complimentary team mealsRegular team gatherings and appreciation eventsExclusive team rates across luxury hotel properties worldwideDiscounts on spa treatments and all food and beverage experiencesAccess to cookery school discountsHealth cash planEmployee assistance programmeReferral schemeService milestone gifts

You

Current Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous ready to step upExperience in quality restaurant or luxury hotel kitchenConfident leading teams on the passOrganised and structured in approachCalm under pressureHigh standards without egoAvailable for immediate start before Christmas

Do you want a role where your leadership shapes both people and product?

If you value precision, professionalism and a kitchen where standards matter daily, this role gives you the platform to lead properly.

Apply now with your CV to be considered for immediate interviews.