- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About The Connaught
The Connaught is a Maybourne hotel on Carlos Place in London’s Mayfair. Its hospitality combines traditional interiors and contemporary art with restaurants, bars and an Aman Spa. Careers span accommodation, food and beverage, culinary work and hotel support departments. The hotel’s service is built around discretion and individual guest care, supported by coordination between front-of-house and operational teams.
The Connaught seeks a full-time, permanent Executive Sous Chef for its Jean-Georges kitchen. The role works closely with the Executive Head Chef, supports daily kitchen operations and develops junior chefs; the schedule is 40 hours per week on day shifts. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence during recruitment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Executive Head Chef and play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Jean-Georges kitchen.
- Work with the finest, freshest ingredients to deliver quality dishes and products.
- Organise and prioritise work to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
- Share knowledge and support the training and development of more junior chefs.
Qualifications
- Exceptional team player with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail, focused on outstanding quality and service in a high-profile kitchen.
- Experience ideally at a similar level in a quality dining environment, with proven kitchen experience.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in luxury hospitality; proven kitchen experience, ideally at a similar level within a quality dining environment.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary access to the staff restaurant; option to purchase up to five additional annual leave days per year; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives; confidential 24-hour assistance helpline; occupational health support on- and off-site; life assurance; eye-care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); flu vaccination vouchers (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); Cycle to Work Scheme; an extra paid day off for a birthday; instant recognition and awards; in-house training and development; monthly colleague awards with prizes; internal progression and cross-property opportunities; ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme with rewards up to £1,500 (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season ticket travel loans; pension scheme (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); Smart Tech Benefit, allowing electrical goods to be purchased with monthly repayments; colleague hotel rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for the employee and their family; hosted Guest Experience Stay (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); 50% off food and beverage across restaurants and bars (selected benefits subject to terms and conditions); colleague events; gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals and retirements.
Culture
The Connaught’s recruitment materials emphasize attention to detail, teamwork and a personal approach to service. Its hotel departments work together to support each guest’s stay.
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