Executive Head Chef

Bromley Court Hotel; Bromley; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic 4-star hotel in Bromley seeks an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production across various functions. The ideal candidate will manage a professional kitchen team, develop creative menus, and maintain food hygiene standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to shape culinary offerings

Collaborative management team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a hotel or high-volume event venue.
• Strong background in fresh food cooking and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a professional kitchen brigade in delivering high-quality dishes.
• Manage kitchen financials including achieving target Food Gross Profit margins.
• Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Job description

Location: Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley, London

Reports To: General Manager

About Bromley Court Hotel:

Bromley Court Hotel is a historic and independently owned 4-star property with a proud reputation for delivering quality and comfort. Boasting 111 well-appointed bedrooms, 9 versatile function spaces, including a popular on-site restaurant, we offer a unique blend of classic elegance and contemporary service. From weddings and celebrations to corporate meetings and events, our food offering plays a vital role in every guest experience.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Executive Chef to take full ownership of our culinary operation. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all food production across our restaurant, weddings, banqueting, private events, and meetings. The successful candidate will be a confident people manager with a passion for fresh, seasonal food, a calm and professional demeanour, and a strong ability to drive performance through teamwork and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a professional kitchen brigade in delivering consistently high-quality, freshly prepared dishes across all areas of the hotel.
• Strive to make Bromley Court Hotel a venue of choice for food in the area.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations including restaurant service, private dining, and catering for our function spaces.
• Develop creative, seasonal menus that reflect our fresh food ethos while meeting the diverse needs of our guests.
• Manage kitchen financials including achieving target Food Gross Profit (GP) margins, controlling stock, waste, and supplier costs.
• Monitor and maintain the hotel's 5-star food hygiene rating, ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen team, creating a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the events and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery across functions and à la carte dining.
• Implement and monitor kitchen KPIs to drive operational performance, guest satisfaction, and team development.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a hotel or high-volume event venue.
• Strong background in fresh food cooking, menu development, and managing banqueting functions.
• Demonstrated success in managing Food GP, stock control, and budget adherence.
• Knowledge and understanding of food hygiene standards, with experience in maintaining a 5-star hygiene rating.
• Effective people manager with experience leading large kitchen teams.
• Organised, level-headed, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Flexible, hands-on, and committed to delivering excellence across every plate.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to shape and grow the culinary offering of a leading independent hotel.
• A collaborative and supportive management team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A rewarding role in a respected, long-established hospitality business.

This above list of duties is not exhaustive of the job requirements and may be subject to change at any time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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