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Junior Sous Chef Full Time Park Lane
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Junior Sous Chef – London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Location: Mayfair, London
About the Role
Experience unmatched sophistication at London Marriott Hotel Park Lane, a five-star, boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Mayfair. As a Junior Sous Chef, you’ll play a pivotal role in a luxury hospitality environment, delivering exceptional culinary experiences while supporting the kitchen brigade at one of London’s most prestigious hotels.
This is more than a job—it is the beginning of a journey with a world-leading hospitality company. Marriott International offers career progression, world-class training, and bespoke opportunities tailored to your growth.
BRING YOUR CULINARY LEADERSHIP TO OUR LUXURY HOTEL
You’ll be joining a dynamic culinary team in Mayfair, where the goal is simple: elevate every dining experience. This role offers meaningful leadership, fostering a high-performing brigade that embodies excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, preparation, and execution of menus for high-end hotel dining operations
- Support the Sous Chef in coordinating kitchens to ensure timeliness, quality, and hotel service delivery
- Train, coach, and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Create, refine, and implement culinary dishes in accordance with hotel standards
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams and hotel management to ensure alignment between kitchen and dining experiences
- Manage inventory, control waste, and support cost-effective procurement
- Maintain milieu within a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Applicants must meet the UK’s points-based immigration criteria. Currently, those with:
- Irish citizenship,
- Indefinite Leave to Enter or Stay in the UK, or
- EU/UK residents before 31 December 2020 are eligible to apply.
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ETIGATION FOR THE ROLE
Education
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional fields.
OR
- A 2-year degree from an accredited institution in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related discipline plus 2 years of culinary/food experience.
Experience
A preference for candidates with prior experience in a luxury hospitality environment is ideal.
COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS
Why Marriott?
- Ranked among the top 5 hotels in London by Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2025!
- Be part of the world’s leading hospitality brand, with opportunities to grow in over 9,200+ properties worldwide.
- Enjoy flexible benefits, career growth programs, and training handled by industry leaders.
BENEFITS
1. Financial Wellness
- Competitive salary package
- 28 paid holiday days, increasing to 31 days post-probation (bank holidays included)
- Accommodation Service Charge following probation completion
- Season ticket loan schemes
- Discounted hotel rates for yourself and visitors (yes, we’re the largest hotel group round the world!)
- Refer-a-friend schemes
- Complimentary dry cleaning
- Access to exclusive retail discounts
2. Career Growth & Development
- Tailored global career opportunities across our 9,200+ Marriott properties
- Professional learning & development programs
- Tuition support
- Access to elite management training, including Marriott’s Condé Nast Movement Program
3. Health, Well-Being & Social Impact
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Private medical coverage via AXA (complimentary)
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Creative wellness workshops to inspire a healthier lifestyle
- Time off for volunteering with initiatives like Magic Breakfast
- Community engagement (e.g., canal cleaning, volunteer farms, and more)
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4. Recognition & Social Scene
- Annual parties, Christmas lunches, summer BBQs, and special celebrations
- Length-of-service recognition, milestone gifts, and complimentary invites
- Monthly/yearly recognition schemes
- Discount at Lanes of London (our in-house dining venue)
- Celebrates personal milestones: birthdays, weddings, babies—we’re here for everything!
Diversity & Inclusion
We affirm our commitment to an equal opportunity environment, celebrating and supporting diverse backgrounds. Our strength lies in the diverse talents and cultures of our team. We undertake to uphold inclusivity—accessible for all, view-free zones on protected bases including disability, veteran status, or other legally recognized characteristics.
At Marriott, the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always" is at the heart of every guest interaction. This is slightly synonymous with legacy. With you joining, you join a team known globally—and recognized for creating extraordinary travel moments.
Why Join Marriott? Become the Best Version of You
At Marriott International, your future is not just a destination—it is a landscape of boundless potential. Plan, build, and thrive. With JW Marriott, a home of luxury aligned with award-winning service, where the team’s happiness radiates through guest satisfaction and holistic care, you are invited to connect, grow, and engage.
Join us. You’ll belong to ambitious teams, become part of an extraordinary global purpose, and help shape "Hospitality. Always."
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