Senior Sous Chef

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKs #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

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Conrad London St James is one of Hiltons three global luxury brands and reflects the bold, inspired and personalised service we offer our guests. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10% in the world.
A World of Rewards:
Salary of £50,000 plus an expected average annual service charge likely to be between £7000 - £8000
A global travel program for team members
Uniforms
Meals whilst on duty
To be part of a fabulous team
The hotel located in the heart of Westminster, as well as 256 beautifully appointed bedrooms our outlets within the hotel offer its teams the opportunity to join exciting food and drink concepts, with the standards and luxury service Conrad is famous for, they consist of:
The Blue Boar Pub, opened May 2021, which is a contemporary take on a British pub
The Hedgerow, the hotels first cocktail bar, which takes inspiration from the beauty of the traditional British countryside
The Pem, a glamourous and elegant restaurant in the centre of the hotel showcasing classic British cuisine using modern techniques
The Orchard, for afternoon teas and lighter meals
The Executive Lounge, an exclusive space dedicated to our most valued guests, providing a higher level of luxury and personalized service.
Seven Meetings & Events Spaces, perfectly designed to host a wide range of gatherings and events, each space offers the same commitment to quality, luxury, and service excellence that define Conrad London St. James.
What will I be doing as a Senior Sous Chef?
A Senior Sous Chef, will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.
A Sous Chef will also be required to manage food provisions, assist with guest queries, and control costs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Ensure foods are of good quality and stored correctly
Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other xwzovoh departmental and financial targets
Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?
Previous experience as a Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef
Excellent planning and organizing skills
The ability multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong supervisory skills
A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
A creative approach to the production of food
Positive attitude
Good communication skills
The ability to work under pressure
The ability to work on own or in teams

Travel
St James Park Tube station - District & Circle Line (literally just across the road)
Westminster Tube Station - Jubilee Line (4 mins walk)
Victoria Station (6 mins walk)
Waterloo Station Mainline (10 mins walk)