Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

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About us

The Chancery Rosewood will welcome guests into a world of enriching experiences and unforgettable moments, where they will feel inspired and elevated from the everyday. We will inject new energy into London’s scene where our associates will be the centre of our success. Opening in 2025.

About Rosewood

Rosewood Hotel Group is one of the world’s leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups. Our group’s foundation is a commitment to “Relationship Hospitality” – a belief that true hospitality springs from the nurturing and building of strong and lasting relationships with fellow associates, guests, partners, and the communities in which our hotels operate. B y doing so, we strive to become the industry leader in delivering the true meaning of hospitality.

About the Role

Assisting the Director of Culinary Operations with effectively leading the kitchen team in delivering all areas of service, ensuring the efficient running of all kitchens. This position will directly oversee and lead the bar, the associate’s restaurant, and the events kitchen operations. Including banquets, the pavilion, the deli, and the patisserie afternoon tea. The Executive Sous chef will ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service, while supporting the development and success of a team of culinary professionals. Work  closely with other departments contributing to the overall hotel success

Key Responsibilities

• Develop processes, procedures and best practices for the Concierge department in advance of the hotel opening.
• Ensure the team are creative and driven by a desire to offer the best possible service to our guests, understanding guest preferences and passions to provide a tailored offering.
• Collaborate with suppliers and your network to create the ultimate guest experience.
• Continually research and understand new experiences, activities, outlets and openings, developing unique experiences for Rosewood guests.
• Support with all training and onboarding for the Concierge team.
• Drive the performance of the Concierge team to ensure the highest quality of service in conjunction with Forbes, LQA and Rosewood Brand Standards.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all Front Office and Concierge systems and ensure the team are trained and utilising the systems in the correct manner. Encourage the team to embrace technology where it enhances the guest experience.
• Collaborate closely with the Front of House team and the wider team to ensure a seamless guest journey.
• Strive for the constant development of all team members by allocation of duties, additional projects and the allocation of responsibility. Develop a departmental succession plan and ensure team members are working to their personal and professional goals.

About you

Preferably you will have had expose of experience of being part of a pre-opening team as Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine / Head Chef

Demonstrate Rosewoods core values and truly be able to share and express your passion for your industry.

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours.

Proven experience of designing menus for large scale banquets, reflecting the highest restaurant standard.

Solving problems in an efficient and respectful manner is an integral part of who you are.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.