- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Luxury Hospitality & Experiential Travel
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
Dorchester Collection is seeking an Executive Chef for 45 Park Lane in London to lead CUT kitchen operations and culinary offerings across the hotel, including CUT by Wolfgang Puck, while overseeing wider food and beverage venues and external catering. The role centres on culinary standards, concept development, brigade leadership, cost control, supplier relationships and guest experience; it is permanent and full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide overall culinary leadership for CUT kitchen operations and deliver a high-quality experience across the culinary offerings at 45 Park Lane.
- Develop the food concept and maintain exceptional culinary standards, presentation and consistency across the hotel's dining venues, including CUT by Wolfgang Puck.
- Lead, coach, develop and motivate a high-performing kitchen brigade of senior chefs and junior talent, fostering a positive, collaborative and respectful culture.
- Manage food costs, purchasing, wastage and portion control.
- Build relationships with premium suppliers and producers, and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements.
- Drive creativity while preserving CUT’s modern American steakhouse identity, delivering precision and consistently high-quality execution across food produced in-house.
- Fulfil guests’ special requests, including dietary requirements, bespoke products and special occasions.
- Live the Collection’s values of personality, passion, respect, working together and creativity to support its legacy.
- Communicate with other departments and the wider hotel team to maintain alignment.
- Oversee wider food and beverage operations across CUT, CUT Terrace, Bar 45, in-room dining, Sushi Kanesaka, the spa lounge and external catering.
- Work closely with the CUT General Manager.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
- Experience managing a sizeable, multiskilled kitchen brigade.
- Strong classical foundation combined with contemporary creativity.
- Excellent knowledge of premium meat, particularly steak and high-quality beef.
- Experience with luxury ingredients and high-volume service without compromising standards.
- Menu development and seasonal product knowledge.
- Ability to operate to five-star and luxury standards.
- Strong understanding of VIP service and guest expectations.
- Calm, highly organised leadership under pressure.
- Excellent communication and collaboration with food and beverage, restaurant and hotel leadership.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communication skills; English is the primary language used at 45 Park Lane.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment; experience managing a sizeable, multiskilled kitchen brigade.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary annual stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% discount on food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants; Friends & Family hotel-stay discounts; discounts at high-street and online shops; private pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution from day one; season-ticket loan; rental deposit scheme; private financial advice; eye-care vouchers; access to apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5; social events; immediate well-being advice.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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