Sous Chef - Event Kitchen

The Chancery Rosewood is redefining luxury in Mayfair, housed in the former U.S. Embassy and reimagined by Sir David Chipperfield. With 144 suites by Joseph Dirand and a collection of dynamic dining and bar spaces, it’s a place where experiences are curated, conversations flow, and every detail matters.

As Sous Chef , you will support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in leading the kitchen brigade, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. The embodiment of Rosewood's Relationship Hospitality, you bring craft, precision, and genuine passion to every plate you send.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the management of daily kitchen operations
• Lead the kitchen team during service, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality delivery
• Maintain consistency in food preparation, taste, and presentation
• Supervise, train, and develop junior members of the brigade
• Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene standards are strictly adhered to
• Assist with menu development, seasonal changes, and innovation
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, and cost control to minimise waste
• Uphold cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas
• Collaborate closely with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless guest experiences

About You

• Connection — You cultivate warm, authentic relationships with colleagues at every level, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment and leading briefings that motivate and prepare those around you.
• Guest-Centricity — You understand that the guest experience begins on your section. You take pride in the precision, consistency, and care behind every dish, knowing that your craft is central to delivering a five-star experience.
• Influencing — You articulate culinary standards with confidence and genuine enthusiasm, sharing your knowledge and technique with junior chefs to raise the collective standard of the kitchen.
• Integrity — You uphold food safety, hygiene, and operational protocols without compromise, taking personal responsibility for a safe, well‑ordered, and impeccably maintained section.
• Drive — You bring energy and focus to every service, taking full ownership of preparation and continuously developing your knowledge — including ingredients, allergens, provenance, and technique.
• Adaptability — You embrace flexibility across different sections and service styles, remaining calm and solution‑focused when priorities shift and proactively contributing ideas that improve the kitchen's output and culture.

What we can offer you

• 12 complimentary room nights across The Rosewood Hotel portfolio (friends & family rates also available)
• Discounts on Food & Beverage
• Flexible benefits app and monthly allowance to spend on whatever you like
• Give days - A paid volunteering day of leave annually
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Birthday day off - A paid day of leave for your birthday
• Life insurance
• Enhanced sick pay policy

Diversity & Inclusion

At Rosewood, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging. We ensure a fair, transparent hiring process and are dedicated to creating opportunities for all, regardless of background.

About Rosewood

Rosewood Hotel Group is built on relationship hospitality—where genuine connections shape luxury experiences. Across our hotels, we push boundaries, embrace individuality, and create spaces that feel both welcoming and extraordinary.

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