JOIN OUR FAMILY The Westin London City boasts an impressive riverside location and spectacular views over London’s historic River Thames. Overlooking Shakespeare’s Globe and the striking Tate Modern, our luxury spa hotel offers 225 guest rooms, suites and residences impeccably designed with the Westin Heavenly Bed, sleek bathrooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests are invited to indulge in an array of Westin services and amenities. Our mission is “To be the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most, while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves.” At The Westin London City, our employees are at the heart of bringing our wellness mission to life. We empower you to enhance the guest experience and reach your full potential in roles you undertake with pride by providing an enriching and supportive work culture. Join our team at The Westin London City and be part of crafting distinctive guest experiences, just moments from some of London’s most iconic landmarks. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEAD CHEF AT THE WESTIN LONDON CITY What you'll be doing Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, you can expect your working day to include the following Leading a team of 26 chefs and back of house team members to deliver on food quality and brand standards in a five star environment Menu design, development and execution Ensuring the Westin Philosophy of ‘Eat Well’ is carried through both Restaurant and Banqueting menus where appropriate, with additional menu development for other non-brand compliance dishes Ensuring quality of food production and presentation by being in the operation and closely monitoring standards and cooking alongside the team Monitoring of all food hygiene and relevant health & safety processes at all times Ensuring fluid knowledge of all legal standards required for EHO and audit compliance Regularly reviewing payroll and productivity to identify opportunities for improvements in production and efficiency Actively contributing to the sales and marketing process by collaborating on new menu ideas to drive revenue Training and developing team members Following up on any guest issues that occur with culinary provision and put measures in place to previent reoccurrence Liaising with the events sales and operations teams to ensure all Banquet Event Orders are executed to a very high standard, ensuring repeat custom Working with the front of house team and Director of Food & Beverage in the development of seasonal amenity programmes Engaging with guests, influencers and media on a regular basis in the promotion of food and beverage outlets Undertaking occasional weekend senior manager shifts WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements To succeed in the role of Head Chef, you will need the following qualities and skills: Extensive understanding of high-end food [a la carte and banqueting] development, production and service, preferably in a volume hotel environment. Knowledge of food and beverage pairings. Aware of food concepts, market trends and social media influencers. Rota and workforce planning skills. Expertise in problem solving and ability to demonstrate being a self starter who enjoys creating and implementing new ideas to drive service and revenue. Working as a part of a team, leading a team and being flexible on role location. Creative and conceptual flair and being adept in generation and implementation of new ideas. Great knowledge of the local and London competitive scene, to assist with driving sales and opportunities. Relationship and rapport-building skills, developing working relationships with all departments and managers. Diploma or equivalent in culinary skills is desirable. Evidence of self-education in other business, culinary and beverage areas is acceptable WHAT WE OFFER You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture Flexible working (subject to role and probationary review) Staff accommodation rates across UK (Mariott & 4C Group Hotels) Life Assurance Cover Cycle to Work Scheme Technology Scheme Health Cash Plan (HSF) Referral Bonus Scheme Workplace pension scheme Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellbeing Support Eyecare vouchers Continuous Learning & Development opportunities Recognition Programme Opportunity to attend Social events. Free Meals on Duty (Saving you £1000 per year) EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 4C Group and The Westin London City are an equal opportunity employer. About 4C Group 4C Group is a global organisation that manages and develops properties and hotels in key business districts and leisure hot spots across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Canada. The company was formed in 2010, building on the foundations of a family property business that stretches back to the 1990s. The group’s mission is to operate sustainably, delight guests and investors, whilst striving to deliver a positive environmental and social impact within local communities.