Head chef

Genting Casinos UK Ltd. Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure company is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join their team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards in culinary offerings and managing kitchen staff effectively. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, is essential. The role offers numerous company-funded benefits, including a private GP helpline, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding service in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Private GP helpline

Discount portal for retailers

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

20% discounted gym membership

Mental health support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Sous-Chef level.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure menus satisfy customer needs and market trends.
• Provide direction and set high standards for the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Team player

Kitchen management

Culinary trends

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to work on a full-time basis. Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays.

Duties

• To ensure that the menus on offer satisfy customer needs and market trend
• Provide clear direction and set high standards and expectations, encouraging a customer-focused attitude at all times
• To recognise the importance of teamwork and group dynamics, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the team
• To adopt a positive and flexible attitude to changing priorities and procedures, including shift changes etc.
• To ensure that effective communication takes place throughout the team
• Prioritise and delegate work within the kitchen team, continually looking for ways of improving the overall effectiveness of the team
• To comply with current Health, Safety and Hygiene regulations and Company Health and Safety policy including COSHH and food handling procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience at Sous-Chef level
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Team player with a flexible and professional attitude.

What We Offer

Company funded benefits

• Private GP helpline.
• Discount portal for popular retailers, restaurants, leisure and more.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme " A confidential helpline providing 24 / 7 advice and counselling whatever the issue.
• 20% discounted gym membership.
• Mental health support.
• Family-friendly and wellbeing policies.

Flexible benefits

• Health Cash Plan (level 1 is company funded).
• Critical illness cover.
• Dental insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• Health Screening.

Rewards, recognition, development, and events

• Career development opportunities.
• Genting Academy " online learning portal.
• Long service awards.
• Staff social fund.
• Annual company Christmas present.
• A range of social engagement activities such as a company-wide pub quiz, Croupier of the Year Awards, and a 5-a-side football tournament.
• Subject to eligibility.

Our Business

Genting Casinos is one of the UK’s most popular leisure businesses and is proud to deliver outstanding service to our customers in our casinos nationwide. As part of the Genting Group, which employs 62,000 people worldwide, we are passionate about our values and providing our colleagues and customers with a fantastic experience.

As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.