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Chef De Rang
Role summary
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The Chef de Rang is responsible for delivering polished, attentive service within the restaurant, maintaining a high standard expected of a luxury hotel. Requirements usually include previous experience in fine dining or upscale hospitality, strong food and beverage knowledge, professional presentation, excellent English communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team. The successful candidate is expected to welcome guests warmly, explain menus, take accurate orders, serve food and beverages, manage a designated section, respond to guest requests, and maintain cleanliness and service standards. Flexibility is essential, as the role commonly involves evenings, weekends, public holidays, and busy service periods.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a luxury five-star hotel located beside Hyde Park in Knightsbridge. It is part of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, an international hospitality company known for elegant properties, personalised service and strong attention to detail. The hotel combines refined accommodation, award-winning dining, spa facilities and a prestigious central London location close to Harrods and major cultural attractions. Employees work in a high-end environment where discretion, warmth, teamwork and consistency are highly valued. Mandarin Oriental generally offers structured training, opportunities for career development, staff benefits and exposure to international hospitality standards. Working at the London property can provide valuable experience for candidates seeking progression in fine dining, luxury hotels or international guest service.