Job Description

COMO Hotels and Resorts are an award-winning, family-owned group of 15 hotels and resorts worldwide; each one different to the other but sharing the same heart: a deep commitment to holistic wellness, exceptional nutrition-rich cuisine, and inspiring destinations that honour the spirit of place.



COMO Metropolitan London is an inner city property stripping back to the non-essential elements of a traditional hotel. The result is an urban retreat that is cool, accessible and sophisticated. COMO Metropolitan London is a 144 bedroom property with 19 private residences situated in the Heart of Mayfair.

Role Overview:

As an Executive Chef, you will be responsible for leading all kitchen and back-of-house (BOH) operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service efficiency. This role oversees breakfast service, room service menus, event catering, and staff meals while managing kitchen production, stock control, storage facilities, stewarding, supplier relations, and operational logistics. The position requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and financial acumen. You will manage and mentor both the kitchen brigade and BOH teams, ensuring smooth collaboration with the Front of House (FOH) team to deliver an exceptional guest experience while driving operational efficiency and cost control.

What we will offer you

Competitive Salary of 65,000 Employee rates for all COMO Hotels and Resorts properties worldwide 3 complimentary nights stay in any COMO Hotel or Resort worldwide Employee discounts on Nobu London 450 for introducing someone to any COMO property Company sick pay Access to free financial advice Access to an Employee Assistance programme; offering support and advice An exciting calendar of wellness and engagement activities

Key responsibilities

Create & lead the chef development programme designed to facilitate the development of core and advanced culinary skills for all chefs Ensure the Senior sous Chefs are leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen in an effective, inspiring and empowering way Drive and encourage our sustainability effort throughout all areas of the kitchen Deliver exceptional guest experiences by maintaining consistently high service standards and product knowledge throughout the culinary team Create exciting seasonal menus tailored to a variety of guests in the Breakfast, Room service & Events outlets

Who you are

Knowledgeable:

Commercially aware and experience as Head Chef within a hotel

Communicative:

Excellent social and communication skills

Passionate:

Passion for teaching and driving development

Proactive:

Positive and self-driven attitude

At COMO, we believe that embracing diversity and nurturing an inclusive environment is not only the right thing to do but also essential to our success. We pride ourselves on having a safe space for people to visit and work.


As an Earth Check Silver certified hotel, we are committed to fostering sustainability and corporate responsibility across all aspects of our operations. As part of our team, you will play an active role in shaping and supporting initiatives that align with our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.


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