- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- 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 Junior Sous Chef for its Main Kitchen, overseeing food preparation and service for the Foyer and Reading Room and In Room Dining, while maintaining high standards and supporting the kitchen team’s development. The role is permanent, full-time, with a five-day-on, two-days-off shift pattern and 40 hours per week.
Role & Responsibilities
- Supervise the preparation and service of food for the Foyer and Reading Room, and In Room Dining.
- Maintain the highest standards at all times.
- Support the development and ongoing learning of Chef de Parties, Demi Chef de Parties, Commis Chefs and Apprentice Chefs.
- Keep kitchen areas, equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
- Ensure appropriate mise en place, stock rotation and portion control.
Qualifications
- Able to lead and manage a large fine-dining establishment.
- Demonstrate dedication to Claridge’s and commitment to consistent quality in products and service.
- Thoroughly understand guests’ needs to create exceptional service experiences and lasting memories.
- Be motivated and creative, with experience in a similar role in a five-star or fine-dining environment.
- Show a passion for food and quality products; be a team player, eager to learn and keen to take on challenges and develop.
- Have a thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.
- Be eligible to live and work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility is required during recruitment.
Skills
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Benefits
Excellent salary package; family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay; increased holiday allowance after 3 and 5 years of service; travel season ticket loans; pension scheme; subsidised monthly podiatrist and masseuse treatments; flu vaccination vouchers; eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses; 24-hour colleague assistance helpline; on- and off-site occupational health service; death-in-service salary contribution; wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health; complimentary all-day staff restaurant serving nutritious meals; referral scheme with awards of up to £1,500; instant colleague recognition and award programme; colleague-of-the-month awards; an additional paid day off for birthdays; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; in-house training and development; long-service awards; preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for colleagues or their family across Maybourne; hotel guest experience stay with an overnight stay and dining at hotel restaurants and bars; 50% food and beverage discount across Maybourne; social events; wedding and baby gifts; retirement functions. Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.
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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