Sous Chef - Main Kitchen

 

Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.


The collection includes L’Apogée Courchevel, Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. 

 

The Lanesborough classically British service in a remarkably vibrant and elegant London residence.

The Lanesborough invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Collection Hotels.

The team of The Lanesborough are waiting for you to have an exceptional experience!

 

 

Contract

01. Permanent

Start Date

Place

London, United Kingdom

 


Sous Chef - Main Kitchen

 

We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Main Kitchen Team at The Lanesborough.

 

Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.

 

Oetker Collection

Masterpiece Hotels

Oetker Collection hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

 

Candidate Profile

As Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef, you should be creative and willing to experiment with flavours and textures. You will also promote teamwork amongst all departments of the kitchen as well as departments within the hotel and lead and inspire colleagues to reach their full potential through thorough training, follow up and setting the standards of excellence by practicing the same at all times. Please note this is a 24 hour kitchen operation.

 

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Experience in as a (Junior) Sous Chef within a fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurant preferred but not essential
  • Proven track record in running a kitchen section
  • Exhibit excellent technical and natural cooking abilities
  • Food Hygiene Level 3 preferred although not essential for commencement as will be certified with the Company
  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Please note this role requires an element of manual handling and on occasion heavy lifting


 

Financial Wellbeing

  • Competitive salary package
  • Discretionary Company Sick Pay
  • Additional holiday allowance
  • Season ticket loan
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Complimentary dry cleaning
  • Safety shoes
  • Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area

Health & Wellness

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Optical benefits
  • Complimentary meals on duty
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Discounted chiropodist & massage treatments
  • Substantiality initiates
  • Social and sports activities 

Career Growth & Personal Development

  • Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
  • Cross-departmental exposure
  • Partnered with industry-leading training providers
  • Internal learning gateway
  • Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses
  • Subsidised professional qualifications and certified trainings
  • Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme

Recognition & Social Initiatives

  • Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
  • Long service awards
  • Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
  • 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
  • Social events (e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children's Xmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz, etc.)
  • Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.)
  • Retirement parties

*Terms & Conditions Apply


 

Eligibility

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


 

If you wish to invest in Oetker Collection, we encourage you to take this opportunity and we would be very happy to have you as member of our team.