Chef de Rang - Céleste
With its enviable location at the heart of London, in prestigious Knightsbridge, and panoramic views of Hyde Park, The Lanesborough has long been considered one of the world’s most luxurious hotels.
The Lanesborough’s legacy lies with it having been built on the former home of Viscount Lanesborough and remains one of London’s most revered Regency landmarks. The elegant surroundings, exquisite cuisine, unsurpassed attention to detail and world-renowned service will be second to none.
The Lanesborough captures the sense of a grand residence and offers 93 guest rooms, including 43 Suites, and a personal butler service for all guests. Oetker Collection manages the hotel, they have the most inspiring selection of masterpiece hotels in the world. Oetker Collection embodies the finest of traditional European hospitality. These elite luxury hotels are strung together like pearls on a chain. Each is one-of-a-kind, unified by a desire to deliver the very best of life.
We are looking for a talented and passionate Chef de Rang to join a fantastic team at the one Michelin Star Restaurant, Céleste. A sensational Michelin-starred dining experience on the top of Knightsbridge, with Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace on its doorstep, Céleste at The Lanesborough offers exquisitely prepared dishes that combine French creativity and finesse with exceptional English flavours and ingredients. The setting at Céleste is superb – a richly decorated dining room, naturally illuminated during day by a domed glass roof, whilst seductively aglow under the softly lit chandeliers in the evening. It is a scene that transforms constantly throughout the day. As the light changes, so do the guests; from breakfast time to lunch to afternoon tea and dinner, it’s a beautiful and fascinating spectacle.
As a Chef de Rang you will be an exceptional team player and have a passion for delivering an outstanding guest experience. Working within a professional team, you will ensure you are fully conversant with the menus/items and presentation accompaniments and able to make recommendations to our guests. During service, you will take ownership of the guest experience with an emphasis on guest recognition and personalisation to create a memorable dining experience. You will communicate effectively between your team, the Kitchen brigade and the Restaurant management. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with fine dining experience to progress their career within a highly recognized Food and Beverage establishment.
The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following attributes.

Previous experience in a similar role within a fine dining restaurant in a luxury establishment is essential and experience within a Michelin star restaurant is preferable.
Excellent command of the English language and a second language would be preferred.
Immaculate grooming standards.
Preferably excellent knowledge of wine and food pairing.
Show drive and passion for Excellent Customer Service.
Please note this role requires an element of manual handling.

In return we offer fantastic industry leading rewards and benefits (Conditions apply):

Dental and Optical Benefits
Season Ticket Loan
Private Medical Insurance
Meals on Duty
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Tailored Uniforms
Cycle Scheme (Loan to Purchase)
Dry Cleaning (Non Uniformed Ambassadors)
Childcare Vouchers
Training and Development Plans
Social Committee Activities
Training Fund Assistance
Awards and Recognition Programs

Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum and 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.