Join our team as Sous Chef

Are you bold, driven towards excellence, guided by intuition, and grounded in empathy? If so, we want you to join our team at The Twenty Two.

The Role

As a Sous Chef, you will:

• Support the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations across all outlets.
• Oversee preparation, cooking, and service to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior chefs, leading by example at all times.
• Contribute to menu development, tastings, and seasonal updates.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships in line with budget.
• Take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, maintaining standards and efficiency.

About Us

The Twenty Two is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on London’s historic Grosvenor Square. Our property, set within a listed Edwardian manor, combines cultural elegance with modern charm. We offer an all-day public restaurant and a private members’ club with 31 bedrooms and suites.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and culture.

You will have:

• Previous experience above 4 years as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a luxury or high-end kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and creativity, with excellent product knowledge.
• A proven track record in leading teams and managing busy services.
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and allergen management.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, solution-focused approach.
• Flexibility to work split shifts, evenings, and weekends as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sections of the kitchen and ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
• Supervise, train, and motivate junior chefs.
• Support planning and execution of daily menus and specials.
• Maintain stock control, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Work with the Head Chef on costings, budgets, and supplier management.
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations, even under pressure.

Employee Benefits

Available from day one:

• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Employee Referral Scheme: £1,000 (paid on your referral completing their probationary period)
• Mentoring schemes. Management Development Training – on the job with support from external training providers
• Your birthday is off

Available on successful completion of your probationary period:

• Generous Company Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme. You accrue one day CSP per month during your employment with the Company on a rolling basis, capped at 5 years’ length of service
• Generous staff discount in the Ground Floor Restaurant: 30% off a table up to 4pax and 20% off a table up to 6pax
• A Guest Experience in the Hotel (subject to availability)
• Holiday entitlement increases: 2 days at 2 years’ length of service, and a further 3 days at 5 years’ length of service, prorated to your contract hours
• Long service award schemes: 5 years (Silver Status, Meal in the Restaurant, TTT embroidered Bathrobe), 10 years (Gold Status, a stay in our sister property with flights with partner), 15 years (Platinum Status – watch this space)

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join our team as Sous Chef

Are you bold, driven towards excellence, guided by intuition, and grounded in empathy? If so, we want you to join our team at The Twenty Two.

The Role

As a Sous Chef, you will:

• Support the Head Chef in leading daily kitchen operations across all outlets.
• Oversee preparation, cooking, and service to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior chefs, leading by example at all times.
• Contribute to menu development, tastings, and seasonal updates.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships in line with budget.
• Take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, maintaining standards and efficiency.

About Us

The Twenty Two is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on London’s historic Grosvenor Square. Our property, set within a listed Edwardian manor, combines cultural elegance with modern charm. We offer an all-day public restaurant and a private members’ club with 31 bedrooms and suites.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and culture.

You will have:

• Previous experience above 4 years as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a luxury or high-end kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and creativity, with excellent product knowledge.
• A proven track record in leading teams and managing busy services.
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation, and allergen management.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, solution-focused approach.
• Flexibility to work split shifts, evenings, and weekends as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sections of the kitchen and ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
• Supervise, train, and motivate junior chefs.
• Support planning and execution of daily menus and specials.
• Maintain stock control, food safety, and HACCP compliance.
• Work with the Head Chef on costings, budgets, and supplier management.
• Ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations, even under pressure.

Employee Benefits

Available from day one:

• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Employee Referral Scheme: £1,000 (paid on your referral completing their probationary period)
• Mentoring schemes. Management Development Training – on the job with support from external training providers
• Your birthday is off

Available on successful completion of your probationary period:

• Generous Company Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme. You accrue one day CSP per month during your employment with the Company on a rolling basis, capped at 5 years’ length of service
• Generous staff discount in the Ground Floor Restaurant: 30% off a table up to 4pax and 20% off a table up to 6pax
• A Guest Experience in the Hotel (subject to availability)
• Holiday entitlement increases: 2 days at 2 years’ length of service, and a further 3 days at 5 years’ length of service, prorated to your contract hours
• Long service award schemes: 5 years (Silver Status, Meal in the Restaurant, TTT embroidered Bathrobe), 10 years (Gold Status, a stay in our sister property with flights with partner), 15 years (Platinum Status – watch this space)

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.