Head Chef

Crimson Hotels Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive hotel discounts

Staff rate discounts Hilton worldwide

Extra Day Off for Your Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Learning and development opportunities

Health Benefit schemes

Recognition and reward schemes

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Discounts in F&B Outlets

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton London – Victoria, part of Crimson Hotels Group, is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen and set culinary standards for breakfast and restaurant service. You will manage a kitchen brigade, drive menu innovation, control costs and ensure HACCP compliance, with a focus on fresh, high-quality dishes in a four-star hotel setting.

If you bring energy, strong leadership and a passion for hospitality, you will play a pivotal role in delivering memorable dining

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy, four‑star hotel environment.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to develop kitchen teams.
• Passion for producing high-quality, well-presented dishes.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP principles, allergens and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and maintain high breakfast and restaurant standards.
• Inspire and develop the kitchen team, manage food costs and stock.
• Ensure HACCP compliance, safety and cleanliness across the kitchen.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing & stock control

Job description

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Victoria

Crimson Hotels is an independent hotel group dedicated to making every travel experience seamless, relaxing, and memorable. Operating under two major brands, Hilton and IHG, offering trusted, world-class service, all our hotels are proudly Green Key Accredited, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Victoriais a contemporary 4-star property featuring 251 bedrooms, including 7 elegant suites. Perfectly situated opposite Victoria Station, it offers unmatched access to London’s top attractions, from Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey to the West End. Terminus Kitchen & Bar serves modern European cuisine, while the stylish bar and lounge provide relaxed spaces to unwind. With its prime central location, the hotel combines comfort, style, and convenience ideal for both business and leisure stays.

Our Values

Wecaredeeply about our people and communities,empowereach other to grow and succeed, embraceinclusivitycreating a welcoming environment for all,innovateto continuously improve, and remainsustainableto protect our future.

Why Join Us?

We believe great people deserve great perks:

• Exclusive hotel discounts within the Crimson Hotel Group.
• Staff rate discounts Hilton worldwide.
• Extra Day Off for Your Birthday – Because your day matters.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing.
• Free refreshments and freshly cooked meals while on duty.
• Learning and development opportunities for career progression.
• Health Benefit schemes.
• Recognition and reward schemes.
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance.
• Discounts in our F&B Outlets.

What Your Day Will Look Like

As our Head Chef, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading from the front and ensuring consistently high standards across breakfast and restaurant service. You’ll make sure every dish is prepared and presented to the standard our guests expect, while bringing fresh ideas and creativity to our menus.

You’ll lead, motivate and develop your kitchen brigade, creating a positive and organised working environment. You’ll also manage food costs, labour, purchasing, stock and waste, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and commercially.

Health & safety will be a key part of your role. You’ll ensure the kitchen maintains the highest standards of food hygiene, HACCP, allergen management, cleanliness and safe working practices, making sure all procedures and compliance requirements are followed by the team at all times.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, leadership and a genuine passion for hospitality.

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef, preferably within a four-star hotel or similarly busy hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, coach and develop a kitchen team.
• A passion for producing fresh, high-quality and beautifully presented food.
• Experience managing breakfast and restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, allergens and health & safety.
• Commercial awareness, including food costing, stock control, purchasing, waste and labour management.
• Confidence creating and developing menus.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Most importantly, we’re looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in their kitchen, supports their team and wants to make their mark on the food offering at DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We embrace inclusivity which means creating an environment where we celebrate our differences and everybody’s contributions, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief.