Chef de Rang - Fine Dining Restaurant

The Peninsula London is pleased to announce we are seeking a Chef de Rang to join the team within our fine dining restaurant, reporting to the Assistant Restaurant Manager and responsible for a team of Commis Waiters to deliver high levels of service.  The Peninsula Hotels are renowned for their food and beverage offerings and service, alongside creativity and combining the best ingredients with tradition and innovation. The Pastry, Bakery, and Chocolate contribution to the F&B experience is fundamental and highly regarded, creating memorable tasting experiences.

It is an exciting time to join the pre-opening team to be part of a motivated and professional brigade, establishing, and setting up the operations, and working together as a team towards the successful opening of The Peninsula London.    

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel opening in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote The Peninsula London to becoming a recognized culinary destination by creating memorable guest experiences through friendly, yet unobtrusive service with a passion for excellence.  
• Understand and follow the sequence of service standards.
• Understand the menus and all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation, and appropriate style of service.
• Ensure usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment.
• Utilize the POS system.  
• Observe and maintain the daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant, and public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.

General Requirements:

• Good knowledge of food and beverage trends in service and culinary experience.
• Experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant or luxury 5* hotel.  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, highly adaptable, naturally positive.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, and capability of working under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.  

The Peninsula London will open with 190 guestrooms, 25 luxury residences, restaurants, spa and wellness and banqueting facilities, overlooking Hyde Park Corner in the heart of Belgravia nestled between the Royal Parks. Being proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage employer, The Peninsula London will embrace exquisite design, innovation, heritage, and service which we are excited to bring to London with this historic opening.