Head Chef

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthy meals on duty

24-hour Employee Assistance Program

Spa massage & reflexology treatment

West End Club discounts

Job summary

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. seeks a Head Chef for 1 Hotel Mayfair to lead the kitchen brigade, design menus and drive quality across all outlets. You will champion food excellence, manage costs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within a luxury hotel environment.

You will develop teams, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate with other departments to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Chef or similar in luxury hotels or high-quality outlets.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary leadership to the kitchen brigade and develop it to its fullest potential.
• Establish training and development systems for staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene standards.
• Manage day-to-day operation of hotel food outlets and control costs.
• Drive menu design, quality, and creativity while reducing waste.
• Foster cross-department collaboration and respond to guest feedback.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Luxury hotel or restaurant background

HACCP knowledge

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Grow with us...Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.The purpose of the **Head Chef** role is to establish 1 Hotel Mayfair as a world class operation with a reputation for excellence in menu design, food quality, team leadership, training and development. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of all hotel food outlets whilst achieving company objectives in regards to food standards, menu development and creativity, food margin percentage, waste reduction, cost control and people development. ## **Principle Responsibilities*** Provide exemplary leadership to the kitchens brigade and develop to its fullest potential* Support the development, knowledge, skills and abilities of chefs at all levels and establish a culture of continuous improvement and development* Establish training and development systems focused on excellence and promoting people development* Ensure all new team members are provided with appropriate training and integrated into the team in a timely a supportive way* Working with the kitchen team to ensure full compliance to statutory requirements in relation to Health and Safety, Food Hygiene standards as laid down by food authorities* Implement appropriate and cost-effective structures within the kitchen while maintaining the required quality standards and creativity objectives* Ensure consistent delivery and the highest standards of food are achieved at all times* Identify opportunities to optimize operational efficiency, create value, and challenge existing processes through innovation and thoughtful change* Foster open, collaborative relationships across departments within 1 Hotel Mayfair.* Escalate maintenance issues to the relevant parties, ensuring that employees are always working within a safe environment* Deliver ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership team* Guest complaints are kept at an absolute minimum and customer satisfaction at a maximum.* All policies and procedures are up - to - date and communicated to the team, with training on the job carried out on a regular basis.* Ensure that the Back of House and Front of House teams work efficiently together* Staff turnover is kept to a minimum and within the company’s average %.* Food hygiene standards including calorie and allergen information are established and communicated properly ## **Qualifications & Skills*** Previous experience as a Head Chef or similar role within a luxury hotel or high-quality restaurant environment.* Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.* Understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations.* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Strong communication and teamwork skills.## ## **Why Choose Us?**Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured, informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfilment and well-being. As part of our team, you can look forward to a variety of activities and perks that support your passion for hospitality and nature:* A “Designed by Nature” work environment* Free healthy & nutritious meals on duty* 24-hour Employee Assistance Program* Flu vaccinations vouchers* Eye care contributions* Social events throughout the year* Wedding and Baby gifts* Travel season ticket loan* Complimentary Spa Massage & Reflexology treatment* West End Club - discounts in local shops, hotels, bars and restaurants* Spa, Food & Beverage discounts ranging from 30% - 50%* Guest experience stay - enjoy an overnight stay and experience our restaurant and bars* Opportunities to be involved in charity and community events* All Starwood Hotels discounted employee/friends and family room rates* Enhanced Holiday Benefit* Team Member Recognition program - Earn rewards and pay it forward, while doing all the good you can!* SH University - Offers eligible team members a chance to grow and flourish from obtaining professional development and courses/certifications through our exclusive online learning educational platform* Career Advancement: Were growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities (around the globe)!* Team Member Recognition program - Earn rewards and pay it forward, while doing all the good you can*Terms & Conditions apply to all benefits.***About us...**As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is brimming with natural beauty, vivid splendor, and heartwarming whimsy—and we want to keep it that way. Our mission is to inspire others to do the same while crafting unique and evolved luxury experiences.We seek next-level talent with lots of heart and plenty of hustle, individuals who love to be of service, obsess over details, honor nature, aren’t afraid to ask questions, have the confidence to share new ideas and the respect to listen to diverse worldviews. We care about who you are, how you treat others and what fires you up. Read on to learn more about our new opportunities, open now