Head Chef - 5 Star Hotel Restaurant London 62k Plus
Salary: Base of £52,800 plus service charge and KPI Bonus
Job Role: Head Chef
Cuisine: Seasonal British
Brigade Size: 12 Chefs
A busy 5* London hotel is seeking a Head Chef to lead its culinary operations and drive the kitchen overseeing multi food outlets from one kitchen. This is opportunity for a strong Head Chef or senior sous chef looking for their first HC position to take charge of kitchen, lead and inspire the brigade.
The position will suit a restaurant head chef from busy leading kitchens cooking seasonal British food to a minimum of 2AA rosette standards.
The Role
Oversee all culinary operations alongside the Hotel Executive chef and management team, including the restaurants, bar snacks and room service.
Deliver high-quality seasonal British cuisine.
Ensure consistency and excellence across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
Develop menus, food specs and photos, enhance the food presentation, and bring a fresh, creative approach to the kitchen.
Maintain the hotels standard, ensuring the highest level of quality and service.
Build and develop a strong, motivated team with a positive kitchen culture.
The Ideal Head Chef
Proven and stable experience as head chef or Senior sous from high quality busy restaurants at 2AA standards
Strong leadership and team-building skills to inspire and develop chefs at all levels.
Extensive knowledge of British cuisine and seasonal ingredients.
Excellent menu development abilities, with a creative and dynamic approach.
Ability to manage cost control, supplier relationships, and kitchen operations efficiently
Benefits
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), with increasing entitlement based on length of service.
Pension scheme participation.
Life Assurance coverage.
Annual Performance Review pay adjustments.
Complimentary gym and spa access.
Free meals while at work.
Dry-cleaning service availability.
Complimentary enrolment in BenefitHub, granting unlimited deals from various retailers and more.
50% discount
Discount Card offering benefits on hotel stays, room upgrades, gift shop purchases, and F&B
Travel ticket season loan.
Cycle to work scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme access.
Comprehensive Training and Development programme participation.
Awards and recognition celebrations, among many other benefits
You must be currently eligible to live and work in the UK
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