via indeed · 25 May 2026 ·12 days ago

Senior Sous Chef

The Londoner Hotel
London Full-time
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*Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet* *staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet.**We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests' exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel.*

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Sous Chef to join our Iconic Rooftop Japanese Cuisine Restaurant and Bar 8 at The Londoner.

Overview:

  • An Amazing opportunity to join our destination 8 at The Londoner. As Senior Sous Chef you will support the Head Chef in the implementation of the Signature Restaurant Concept.

  • Support the Executive Chef in menu development, seasonal planning, and creative concept evolution

  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, discipline, and continuous learning

  • Oversee service to ensure flawless execution and consistency

  • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene

  • Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships with a focus on premium Japanese ingredients

  • Contribute to training, development, and performance management of junior chefs

  • Uphold all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations in line with 5‑star hotel standards
About You:
  • Experience within a Japanese cuisine restaurant is essential for this role.

  • A background in luxury hotels or Michelin‑level restaurants

  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team

  • A calm, organised approach to high‑pressure service environments

  • A passion for craftsmanship, seasonality, and authentic Japanese flavours

  • Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset

Company Benefits:
  • Competitive salary

  • 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service

  • Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily

  • Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.

  • Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels

  • Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends

  • Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets

  • Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme

  • Regular social events across all hotels

  • Annual company recognition events held in January each year

  • Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels

  • Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support

  • Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy

  • Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum \& Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the Uk. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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