Senior Sous Chef - Coreus

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel. Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London u2013 Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Cafu00e9 Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the worldu2019s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltonu2019s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worldu2019s most sought-after destinations. **WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKu2019s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026** _Proudly voted by our Team Members_ **A World of Rewards** Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryu2011leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage High street savings through Perks at Work 28 daysu2019 holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service **Senior Sous Chef** We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional five star guest experience, consistently upholding the world class service standards recognised by Forbes. **What will I be doing?** As Senior Sous Chef for Coreus Restaurant, you will be instrumental in defining the culinary identity of this iconic new hotel. Working alongside visionary culinary leaders, you will contribute to innovative menu creation, inspire and mentor a worldclass kitchen brigade, and ensure the delivery of consistently exceptional dining experiences. You will also take a key role in food cost and labour management and operational excellence.Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Contribute creatively and strategically to menu development in Hotel Restaurant Kitchen. Manage all aspects of the Hotel Restaurant Kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions Lead, train, and motivate the Coreus kitchen brigade to cultivate an organised, inspired, and high performingu2011team Ensure uncompromising quality, consistency, and presentation of all dishes Support the Coreus Head Chef in managing staff resources and training Overseeing guest relations and seamlessly deputising in their absence to ensure a consistently elevated culinary experience Manage staffing resources and rotas to meet business needs efficiently Uphold brand standards through ongoing training, coaching, and assessment Maintain robust food cost controls to support F&B revenue targets Work collaboratively with other departments to enhance the wider guest experience Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, safety regulations, and bestu2011practice standards **What are we looking for?** u202f A Senior Sous Chef within Hiltonu2019s luxury portfolio is a distinguished ambassador of our guests and a trusted leader among our Team Members. To excel in this prestigious role, you will embody the refined attitude, elevated behaviours, exceptional skills, and core values that define our unwavering commitment to worldu2011class hospitality. A creative, modern, and technique drivenu2011approach to food Inspiring supervisory and teamu2011building skills A positive, composed, and professional demeanour Excellent communication and guest serviceu2011commitment Impeccable grooming standards Exceptional planning and organisational capability Calm, composed, resilient, and performanceu2011driven under pressure It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Strong experience as a Junior Sous Chef or previous Sous Chef Relevant culinary qualifications Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and evenings **EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY** At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests u2013 and behind every job, thereu2019s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. Thatu2019s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay. Find out more about all our brands and hotels - Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality Company u202f **Job:** _Culinary_ **Title:** _Senior Sous Chef - Coreus_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0CIOR_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**