- Location
- 53 Park Lane, Mayfair (View map)London W1K 1QAUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- 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.
The Junior Sous Chef at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester assists with daily production, maintains recipe and quality standards, fulfils guest dietary requests and leads the team. This is a permanent, full-time role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day food production according to business requirements, ensuring the operation runs effectively with minimal supervision.
- Ensure daily food preparation follows recipes and meets portion-size, quantity and quality standards.
- Fulfil guest requests relating to food preferences, intolerances, dietary requirements, allergies and special occasions.
- Supervise and lead the team in fulfilling guest requests.
- Communicate with other departments and the wider hotel team to ensure alignment.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills and a strong customer-service ethic.
- Ability to communicate comfortably in English.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Employee bonus scheme and service charge; complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% food and beverage discount at selected Dorchester Collection bars and restaurants; employee social events, including a summer party and winter ball; discounts at high-street and online shops; seasonal ticket loan; rental deposit scheme; private pension scheme; apprenticeship, training and development opportunities from Level 2 to Level 5; £1,000 referral bonus; access to immediate wellbeing 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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