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A fantastic opportunity has arisen here at Hotel Xenia, Autograph Collection by Marriott . We are currently looking to recruit a passionate Sous Chef to join our Restaurant team in our growing luxury boutique hotel. Position Overview Reporting to the Head Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the overall management and operation of the kitchen, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards. This role involves supervising kitchen staff across all sections, coordinating food preparation, and maintaining quality control, cleanliness, and organization throughout the kitchen. Key responsibilities include supporting the Head Chef in menu planning, inventory management, staff training, and enforcing strict hygiene and safety standards. The Sous Chef plays a vital role in leading the kitchen team and contributing to the exceptional dining experience offered at our luxury boutique hotel. What we looking for Proven experience working in a commercial kitchen environment within the hospitality industry, with a thorough understanding of kitchen operations and culinary techniques. Strong culinary expertise, with extensive experience in preparing and executing authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine. Ability to efficiently manage and organize a specific kitchen section, ensuring smooth and effective operations. Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, consistently ensuring full compliance. Demonstrated leadership skills, capable of guiding and mentoring junior kitchen staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Excellent time management and organizational abilities, with the capacity to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen setting. What we offer 28 days holiday including bank holidays. World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing skills. Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities. Uniform supplied and laundered Company pension plan Staff Parties and Monthly Celebration Party. Recommend a Friend Bonus. Special discounted rates for 9,000 Marriott hotels worldwide. Hotel Xenia, Autograph Collection by Marriott is a contemporary boutique hotel located in South Kensington, London. Inspired by Xenia the ancient Greek concept of hospitality invites guests to embrace the extraordinary. Replete with 4-star accommodations, 99 guest rooms and suites, an all day dining Italian Restaurant La Terrazza, Living Wall Bar, cigar garden, private dining, and events area, Xenia offers truly unique experience for our guests, a modern, yet comfortable home away from home ambience. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. AMRT1_UKCT