Head Chef

Thefellowshouse; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their culinary team in creating remarkable dining experiences. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and shape the food concept, ensuring high standards of quality and service. You will inspire your team, manage kitchen operations, and implement effective cost controls while fostering a culture of excellence and dedication. Join a vibrant environment that values creativity and commitment, where your culinary vision can truly shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive salary package

Access to GO Hilton Travel Programme

50% F&B Discount

Staff meals and hot drinks

Career Development

Extensive learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience in a restaurant or hotel setting.
• Proven ability to manage stock and costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel food operations and ensure high-quality standards.
• Evaluate guest satisfaction and monitor trends for continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Cost Management

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Head Chef

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated and passionate about what they do”.– Nelson Mandela

The Person

You are a leader in our industry and in our community. We want your ideas; we want your passion and we want your vision. This role really has the potential for you to make something your own, creating and driving a food concept to be truly remarkable. You will be an approachable, active and engaging leader who knows what 'works'. You will be able to adopt current trends in the marketplace and spot others before they occur. You will engender a sense of belonging in both your team and our guests and you will inspire your team to be as people centred, dedicated, and refined as you.

The Role

As Head Chef you will direct all kitchen activities and prepare our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You will also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance and inventory functions kept to high standards - to make sure your kitchen is always running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all the hotel food operations including, but not limited to, The Folio Bar & Kitchen, The Sage of Cambridge, and Room Service Operations.
• Evaluate Guest satisfaction levels and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Operate within departmental budgets through effective stock and cost controls and well managed schedules. Monitors profitability and takes immediate corrective action when necessary
• Oversee the regular implementation of food menus and concept development in The Folio Bar & Kitchen, The Sage of Cambridge, and Room Service.
• Ensure team members have an up-to-date knowledge of all food menus as well as hotel facilities and current offerings.
• Ensure staffing levels appropriately cover business demands.
• Ensure ongoing training of the team across hotel general and mandatory subjects as well as specific departmental skills.
• Plan and manage the day-to-day operation of all areas in relation to staff productivity, facilities, equipment, food standards and sales through effective communication and delegation.
• Control on an on-going basis - Quality and presentation of food items. Keeping the standards set. Portion control and operating costs. Staff behaviour and hygiene practices.
• Work practices being undertaken, and cleanliness of the kitchens meet Food Hygiene legislation and the principles of H.A.C.C.P. (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points).
• Check effective controls are in place i.e. stock rotation, stock holding, food wastage, portion control etc. to ensure food gross profit (GP%) is achieved on a monthly basis.
• Contribute to succession planning within the hotel and company.
• Ensure team members comply with hotel security, fire regulations, food hygiene and all health and safety legislation.
• Deliver the product to expected Brand standards and manage the QE process.
• Ensure the department adheres to Hotel policies and procedures
• Ensure the department partakes in wider hotel initiatives including Environmental and Community projects.
• Ensure competence and efficient delivery of HHonors loyalty programme and ensure full compliance.

Core requirements:

• Proficient numeracy and literacy skills
• 5 years previous chef experience in a restaurant or Hotel
• At least two years in a supervisory capacity with culinary/kitchen operations experience
• Proven ability to plan menus, manage stock and costs effectively
• In-depth knowledge of UK Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Laws

The Hotel

At the Fellows House, we want to offer everyone who walks through our doors an amazing experience. We offer a very personal blend of empowerment, enlightenment, and engagement and seek the remarkable in the everyday and everything that goes into this most unique Hotel.

Most of all we seek exceptional people who embody our person-centred, dedicated and refined values. The brightest and best Cambridge has to offer.

Cultured

• We believe in being our best and true selves every single day and delivering the most refined experiences possible. We believe in always having good manners and being polite. We never let our high standards slip, have impeccable taste and an eye for detail. We have a deep love and respect for all cultures and cultural pursuits.

Devoted

• We are wholly committed to creating perfect experiences for our guests and teams alike. We are trustworthy and fiercely loyal. Everything we do is fuelled by passion. Passion for excellence. Passion for making the world a better and more interesting place. Passion for sharing wisdom. Passion for supporting each other to be the best we can be.

Person-centred

• We believe in understanding and engaging with everyone on a human level. We recognise that everyone deserves to be appreciated for the genuine person they are with unique needs, desires, tastes, and preferences.

In exchange for your efforts and dedication we offer a fantastic place to work, an opportunity to shape the culture of a new hotel and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive salary package
• Access to GO Hilton Travel Programme – stay in Hilton Hotels around the world for as little as 35$.
• 50% F&B Discount when staying in Hilton Hotels through the Go Hilton Travel Programme
• Staff meals and hot drinks on shift
• Career Development
• Extensive learning & development opportunities

If you wish to be considered for this superb opportunity click ’apply’.