Job Description

Job Ref:

MAY1465

Branch:

The Berkeley

Location:

The Berkeley Hotel, London (South West)

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Shift pattern:

early/middle/late

Hours per week:

45

Posted date:

07/08/2025

Closing date:

20/09/2025

Be part of a hotel with rich history heritage.



At The Berkeley, we strive to curate distinctive and enriching experiences for our guests and our colleagues every day. You will be part of the team to shape our future and fulfil our purpose.

The Berkeley

The Berkeley has been treading its own path for more than 100 years. From here, midway between fashionable Knightsbridge and neighbourly Belgravia, we're still taking style, comfort and service to inspiring new levels. There's nowhere quite like it. And that's the way we love it.



Stunning rooms by the brightest minds in the design world. Intuitive service that always seems one step ahead. From the moment you walk in, the hotel begins to work its magic. With many guests returning year after year, it's a spell that's hard to break.

Who strives here?

Our team never fails to impress. To us, extraordinary service means perfecting the little details and adding exquisite touches in the entire guest journey. You truly care for our guests and your fellow colleagues. You believe in creating a sense of enthusiasm. Your goal is to excel and bring out your best in each and every guest interaction.

The Berkeley Experience

You will find a supportive, fun and nurturing team where you can bring your ideas and creative thinking to your role.??We have a range of development interventions at every level and for different functional specialisms to help you design the trajectory of your career. Your team members are highly collaborative and the work environment is dynamic and stimulating.

Main duties and responsibilities

In this role you are expected to:




Be fully conversant with all Restaurants, Bar, Floor Service and Banqueting menus with regard to the particular items relating to your designated section.



Assist in the production of food within your designated section.



Ensuring that food preparation is of the highest standard using the finest ingredients at all times.



Ensure that portion control is maintained in accordance with company guidelines, laid down with the Executive Chef.



Ensuring good rotation of stocks and the correct storage and labelling procedures are followed.



Ensure that the appropriate amount of mis-en-place is kept in stock.



Advise Sous Chef of any commodity needing immediate use or attention.



Ensure correct procedures are used, particularly in the preparation of High risk commodities. Encourage communication regarding food service, especially when highly individual and personalised service is demanded from our clients.



Ensure that maximum effort is given to achieve an efficient service whilst maintaining the highest possible standards.



Ensure that all recipes of any new dishes are immediately recorded and submitted to Sous Chef and support any tests which may be necessary to achieve accurate costings.



Deputise and run section efficiently and effectively in the absence of the Chef de Partie / Sous Chef.



Supervise commis chefs, apprentices and trainees within your section, making sure that they are properly dressed to the standards set by the Executive Chef.



Maintaining discipline in a fair and consistent manner, including timekeeping, reporting breaches to the Chef de Partie / Sous Chef.



Identify any special training needs within your section and to put any recommendations forward to Chef de Partie / Sous Chef.



Assist Chef de Partie / Sous Chef to carry out on the job training for staff within your section.



Encourage and motivate staff within your section.



Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, good grooming standards and that the cleanliness of lockers, showers/toilets and changing rooms are maintained to the required standard of the hotel.



Initiate areas of opportunities to improve the profitability of the Kitchen operation.



Controlling the wastage of food.



Being responsible for economy of utilities, such as use of gas, electricity and water.



Maintain effective communication between Kitchen and other Departments within the hotel, paying particular attention to Restaurant, Floor Service, Bar and Banqueting Departments.



Attend meetings, courses/lectures as directed by Executive Chef.



Ensure that all refrigerated areas are kept clean and temperatures are maintained at correct levels and recorded in the correct manner.



Liaise with Back of House Department, ensuring that all Kitchen areas and equipment are clean in accordance with the Hotels Hygiene Regulations.



Ensure that all Kitchen equipment is safe and in perfect working order and that staff using it are fully trained conform to our Health and Safety Regulations.



Ensure that any faulty equipment is reported and recorded in the correct manner.



Complete daily cleaning duties and sign off the cleaning /daily checklist before the end of each shift




Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you:

Financial Stability

Excellent salary package. Family Friendly company policies, including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service. Travel Season Ticket Loans. Pension Scheme.
Salary Sacrifice. Holiday Trading. Retail Discount.

Health and Wellbeing Support

Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments. Flu vaccination vouchers.
Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
A dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders 24-hour colleague assistance helpline. On and off-site Occupational Health Service. Death in Service salary contribution. Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health. A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining colleague restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals. Cycle to Work. Wellbeing Social Champions. Volunteering opportunities.

Recognition and Career Development

Referral Scheme 'Introduce a Star' where you can earn up to 1,500.
Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes. Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes. Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday. Internal transfer and promotion opportunities. In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth. Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

Preferential room rates of 50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across the Maybourne. Hotel Guest Experience Stay including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
50% Food and Beverage discount across the Maybourne.
Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children Party, etc.) Wedding and Baby gifts. Retirement functions.

Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.


The Berkeley has been treading its own path for more than 100 years. From here, midway between fashionable Knightsbridge and neighbourly Belgravia, we're still taking style, comfort and service to inspiring new levels. There's nowhere quite like it. And that's the way we love it.



Stunning rooms by the brightest minds in the design world. Intuitive service that always seems one step ahead. From the moment you walk in, the hotel begins to work its magic. With many guests returning year after year, it's a spell that's hard to break.