- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- 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 Night Chef for its Muse colleague restaurant in London. The role represents the Head Chef overnight, oversees food preparation and service, maintains kitchen and service areas, and assists with breakfast production. This is a permanent, full-time role with a 40-hour week and a variable five-on, two-off shift pattern.
Role & Responsibilities
- Represent the Head Chef during the night shift.
- Prepare and serve food to the highest standards, ensuring timely service.
- Maintain kitchen areas, equipment and utensils in a clean and orderly condition to hotel standards.
- Assist the Breakfast Chef with mise en place and breakfast menu production.
- Clean and tidy front-of-house areas, plate racks and coffee stations after night service, and clean the food line in preparation for breakfast service.
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar role within a five-star or fine-dining environment.
- A passion for food and beverage, with excellent knowledge.
- Confidence leading, supporting and motivating a team.
- A team-oriented approach, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on challenges and develop.
- A thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK; documented evidence is required during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Experience in a similar role within a five-star or fine-dining environment.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay; holiday allowance increases after 3 and 5 years of service; travel season ticket loans; pension scheme; subsidised monthly podiatrist and masseuse treatments; flu vaccination and eye-test vouchers, with contributions towards glasses; 24-hour colleague assistance helpline; occupational health service; death-in-service salary contribution; wellbeing activities; complimentary all-day dining in the staff restaurant; referral rewards of up to £1,500; colleague recognition awards and prizes; an additional paid birthday day off; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; in-house training and development; long-service awards; preferential Maybourne room rates of £50 per overnight stay; a hotel guest experience stay; 50% food and beverage discount across Maybourne; social events; wedding and baby gifts; and retirement functions. Terms and conditions apply.
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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