- 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 is seeking a full-time Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Head Chef and lead day-to-day operations in its Jean-Georges kitchen, delivering quality dishes with fine, fresh ingredients and developing junior chefs. The role requires hours as needed.
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.
- Deliver quality dishes and products using the finest, freshest ingredients.
- Organise work and prioritise effectively to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
- Share knowledge and support the training and development of more junior chefs.
Qualifications
- Experience at a similar level, ideally in a quality dining environment.
- Proven kitchen experience.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK; documented evidence is required as part of the recruitment process.
- Exceptional team player with excellent communication skills and a strong focus on detail.
- Naturally embodies elegance, warmth and quiet confidence.
- Calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
- Team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.
Skills
Experience
Experience at a similar level, ideally in a quality dining environment; proven kitchen experience; previous experience in luxury hospitality.
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; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives; confidential 24-hour assistance helpline; occupational health support on- and off-site; life assurance; eye-care vouchers and contributions towards glasses; flu vaccination vouchers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an additional paid birthday day off; recognition and award programme; in-house training and development; monthly colleague awards with prizes; internal progression and cross-property opportunities; referral rewards of up to £1,500; long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season ticket travel loans; pension scheme; Smart Tech Benefit; colleague hotel rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for the employee and family; hosted Guest Experience Stay; 50% off food and beverage across restaurants and bars; colleague events; gifts for 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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