Senior Sous Chef - Rondo

We are looking for a passionate Senior Sous Chef at The Hoxton, Holborn in our Rondo restaurant.  

Open from breakfast through to dinner, Rondo is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant offering seasonal modern bistro dishes and great wines for all. Rondo is the kind of restaurant you want at the end of your street; serious about food and drink but with a fun, welcoming vibe. 

Holborn was the second Hox to join the fam, taking over a Grade II-listed building that was once the factory of George Kent, a famed maker of gadgets and instruments (among them a knife sharpener/cleaner now sitting in the Science Museum, no less). After Kent, BT moved in, and now this former telephone exchange is home to 220 bedrooms (expanding from the original 174) and the Apartment, plus our foodie hotspot Rondo, all a stone’s throw from the capital’s most famous shopping and entertainment districts.

Rondo: Our neighbourhood restaurant in middle-town Holborn with a focus on seasonal local British dishes, unsung ingredients and great wine. Headed up by chef Tristan Downes; this is the place you wish you had at the end of your street. 

What you’ll do…

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading a large, dynamic kitchen team
• Assist the Head Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during service.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to company standards.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal changes.
• Monitor portion control and minimise food waste.
• Manage stock rotation, ordering, and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.
• Step into the Head Chef role during absence or holidays.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with rota planning and labour cost control within contracted hours.
• Support with driving innovation and create a culture of menu development whilst still delivering on the framework of a Hoxton Restaurant menu allowing the amazing produce to speak for itself
• Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You’ll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.

What we are looking for…

• 2+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority
• Proven track record supporting the managing large kitchen teams
• Experience in M&E (meetings and events) or banqueting is beneficial
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards in the UK.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience in stock control and kitchen administration.
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications preferred (Level 2 or 3 Food Safety).
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

What's in it for you...

• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders.
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy a free meal for two when you first start with us.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact