Sous Chef Main Kitchen and Banqueting

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Sous Chef for the Main kitchen/ Banqueting to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.

Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the worlds most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a collection of grand event spaces including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltons flagship luxury brand known for its timeless elegance iconic properties and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worlds most sought-after destinations.

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Complimentary nourishing meals provided while on duty

Exceptional development programmes designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage

Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryleading Corporate Responsibility initiatives

Team Member Travel Programme offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage

High street savings through Perks at Work

28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 33 days with length of service

We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.

What will I be doing

A Sous Chef partners closely with the Senior Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations ensuring the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for Guests and Members. This role combines operational excellence cost discipline culinary creativity and refined guest engagement.

As Sous Chef you will support the Senior Sous Chef and Executive Head Chef in the daily management of the kitchen overseeing food provision responding to guest feedback and maintaining the highest standards of quality consistency and presentation. Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing all kitchen operations including culinary execution quality control and administrative functions

Managing the provision of food across all Food and Beverage outlets ensuring full compliance with current food safety and legislative requirements

Responding to Guest enquiries and feedback promptly and professionally ensuring positive outcomes

Ensuring all food is consistently prepared to the highest quality standards and stored in accordance with food safety guidelines

Contributing creatively to menu development by incorporating Guest feedback seasonality and current culinary trends

Ensuring consistent delivery of highquality cuisine across all hotel dining outlets

Managing Guest relations in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or Executive Chef resolving concerns with professionalism and discretion

Ensuring staffing and work rotations effectively support operational and business requirements

Upholding brand standards through the training coaching and performance evaluation of kitchen Team Members

Leading and motivating the kitchen brigade to foster a structured engaged and highperforming team

Maintaining strict cost controls without compromising quality driving profitability and achieving departmental financial targets

Supporting other departments as required while maintaining strong interdepartmental relationships

Ensuring full compliance with hotel security procedures fire regulations and all health safety and food safety legislation

Reporting maintenance hygiene and hazard issues in a timely manner

Demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible kitchen practices

What are we looking for

A Sous Chef serving Hilton brands consistently works on behalf of our Guests while collaborating seamlessly with colleagues. To succeed in this role you will demonstrate the following skills experience and professional behaviours:

Relevant culinary qualifications for the role

Strong planning organisation and timemanagement skills

The ability to multitask effectively while meeting deadlines

Proven supervisory and leadership capability

A current valid and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)

A creative and refined approach to culinary production

A positive professional and solutionoriented attitude

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fastpaced environment

The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Previous experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen role within a luxury or ultraluxury hospitality or serviceled environment is highly desirable.

A genuine passion for producing highquality cuisine

Strong awareness of contemporary food trends and guest preferences

Proficiency with computer systems and software including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

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