Senior Sous Chef

Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation. Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering.

Delano is a place where personality, creativity and genuine connection come together. We value curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely warm hospitality.

Delano London is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture and community, and a joint venture with Accor.

Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning. It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Sous Chef to join the pre-opening team of Delano London. Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role within the culinary operation, supporting the opening and day-to-day running of our restaurants, bars, room service and events. You’ll help build and inspire the kitchen team, establish exceptional culinary standards and bring creativity, consistency and strong operational discipline to the kitchen.

Set to open its doors in late this year, Delano London will fuse historic charm with contemporary luxury, reflecting a reimagined experience that pays homage to the original visionary concept. The 67-key luxury retreat will blend soft minimalist design, generous living spaces and park views, creating a distinctive lifestyle destination where design, dining, nightlife and wellbeing seamlessly converge.

What you’ll do…

• Support the Executive Head Chef in leading the day-to-day culinary operation across breakfast, mediterranean concept for lunch and dinner, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and execution.
• Act as a senior leader within the kitchen brigade, maintaining a visible presence across the operation and stepping up in the Executive Head Chef’s absence.
• Support the opening of the culinary operation, helping to establish kitchen culture, standards, systems and ways of working from day one.
• Work closely with the Executive Head Chef on menu development, recipes, presentation, seasonality and culinary direction across all outlets.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team by setting clear expectations, coaching in the moment and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.
• Recruit, onboard and train the opening kitchen team, embedding strong culinary standards, product knowledge, food safety and professional discipline.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, recipes, preparation standards, kitchen procedures and quality controls.
• Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen reflects the Delano identity, with particular attention to flavour, consistency, presentation and timing.
• Work closely with Front of House to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and service teams, particularly around pacing, menus, special requests and guest experience.
• Oversee mise en place, preparation, service and close-down procedures, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and safely.
• Support the Executive Head Chef with food cost control, GP performance, purchasing, stock management, wastage and portion control.
• Monitor stock levels and work closely with suppliers and purchasing teams to ensure quality, availability and value.
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/senior-sous-chef-m-f-in-delano-london-london-united-kingdom-jid-108996