- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- 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 Junior Sous Chef for its In-Room Dining, Bars and Events kitchen team, working with the Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef to execute menus featuring quality dishes created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The role requires 40 hours per week and includes supporting kitchen operations and developing junior chefs; candidates need previous luxury hospitality experience and must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the day-to-day kitchen operation and execute the menu.
- Maintain an organised approach and prioritise effectively to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
- Share knowledge and support the training and development of more junior chefs in the brigade.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK; documented evidence is required during recruitment.
Skills
Workplace
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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; 24-hour confidential 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 extra paid day off for birthdays; recognition and colleague award programmes; in-house training and development; 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 for purchasing electrical goods through monthly repayments; colleague hotel rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for the employee and their family; hosted Guest Experience Stay; 50% discount on 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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