Chef de Cuisine – Lead a Signature Mayfair Grill

The Vanderbilt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in London seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine for Major’s Grill, a restaurant set to redefine London dining. In this role, you will shape the culinary direction, develop exceptional menus, and ensure a high-quality dining experience. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in luxury hospitality, displaying strong leadership and creativity in menu design. Join a talented team dedicated to excellence in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of 5-10 years in a luxury hotel or high-standards restaurant.
• Experience in menu development, cost control, and kitchen management.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure dish quality.
• Design and develop innovative menus reflecting restaurant character.
• Oversee procurement and sourcing of fresh ingredients.
• Manage kitchen operations ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Guide and mentor kitchen team members for skill development.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of kitchen staff.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, and kitchen compliance.
• Align culinary offerings with hotel vision and guest expectations.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen management

Creativity in menu development

Understanding of culinary techniques

Organisational skills

Job description

A luxury hotel in London seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine for Major’s Grill, a restaurant set to redefine London dining. In this role, you will shape the culinary direction, develop exceptional menus, and ensure a high-quality dining experience. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in luxury hospitality, displaying strong leadership and creativity in menu design. Join a talented team dedicated to excellence in a vibrant kitchen environment.