Sous Chef - Main kitchen

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guests' experiences through artistry and uncompromised passion for excellence
• Coordinate and direct all aspects of the Room Service kitchen operation and produce all food required
• Develop, motivate, supervise and coach departmental employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with mission, vision, values, and core HSH principles
• Ensure personnel, physical and environmental hygiene is maintained in adherence to HACCP
• Always keep the kitchen equipment in pristine condition to maximize its operating life

General requirements

• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in a five-star hotel with large banquet or employee restaurant with at least 3 years in charge of the department, pre-opening experience would be desirable
• Extensive technical knowledge and the ability to identify current culinary trends
• Ability to maintain an extremely sanitary environment, alongside being able to communicate effectively in a team
• Fluent English communication proficiency

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers' room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city's most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city's most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.

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