- Employment
- Part-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About Claridge’s
Claridge’s is a Maybourne hotel on Brook Street in London’s Mayfair. Its rooms and public spaces combine Victorian, Art Deco and contemporary design. The hotel operates restaurants, bars, event spaces and a spa, bringing together careers in guest services, housekeeping, culinary work and other hotel departments. Its approach to hospitality places individual guest care and attention to detail at the center of service.
Claridge’s is seeking a Sous Chef to join its Main Kitchen team in London on a casual, part-time basis, with up to 40 hours per week and flexible shifts. The role supervises preparation and service, supports and develops the kitchen team, and maintains high food-preparation standards. Benefits include meals on duty, personal development, and internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Supervise ingredient preparation before and during service, working alongside Junior Sous Chefs.
- Manage and support Commis Chefs, Demi Chef de Parties and Chef de Parties on the section.
- Maintain the highest standards in food preparation.
- Support the wider kitchen team during service to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain positive relationships with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Coach and develop junior team members for future succession.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Sous Chef in a five-star or fine-dining environment.
- Confidence leading, supporting and motivating a team.
- Ability to manage service flow and step in during busy periods.
- Provide intuitive service and understand guests’ needs to create exceptional experiences and lasting memories.
- A collaborative, keen learner who welcomes challenge and development.
- Thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility is required during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Experience as a Sous Chef in a five-star or fine-dining environment.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Meals on duty; personal training and development opportunities; internal transfer and promotion opportunities. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
Culture
Claridge’s emphasizes personal service and care in the details of a guest’s stay. Its recruitment materials describe collaboration across departments and opportunities for learning and development.
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