Executive Chef

Accorhotel; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food on shift

Stay at The Hoxton with guest meal

Training and development

Volunteer time off

Employee rewards programs

Diversity & inclusion events

Team get-togethers & parties

Discounts across The Hoxton and Ennism

Job summary

The Hoxton in Hamburg is seeking an Executive Chef to lead two restaurant concepts, driving menu innovation and a culture of culinary excellence. You will oversee a large kitchen team, ensuring high standards, bold flavors, and efficient operation across outlets.

You will balance creativity with budgeted KPIs, mentor staff, and champion guest experiences while maintaining the integrity of our brand across all dishes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as an Executive Chef in a busy environment with fresh ingredients as a priority.
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams across multiple outlets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team across two restaurants in Hamburg.
• Drive innovation and culture of menu development.
• Maintain cost controls from labour to COS while preserving menu quality.

Skills

Executive leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Cost control

Hospitality

Job description

What you'll do...

Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team in two of the most exciting new restaurants in Hamburg.

Drive innovation and create a culture of menu development.

Have a firm grip on the costs of the restaurant kitchen, from labour through to always striving to find efficient solutions whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the menu.

Both guest and team experience will be at the heart of all you do. You'll lead your team by example, keeping them involved and motivated; helping them feel empowered and supported, confident in providing top Hox experiences for our guests and comfortable turning to you with questions.

What we are looking for...

• 3+ years' experience in a similar Executive Chef role in a busy, bustling environment with freshness and provenance of ingredients as a key priority.
• Proven track record managing large kitchen teams across multiple outlets and kitchens.
• A true passion for creativity whilst maintaining the integrity of our brand standards through the dishes on the menu.
• Managerial skills to achieve budgeted KPI's in labour and COS%.
• You're looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in chef whites here.
• Passion for hospitality - you're all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues.
• You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

What's in it for you...

• Become part of a team that's very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties - we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family