Head Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking an experienced Head Chef for their kitchen in Coventry. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage menu planning and food production, and ensure exceptional food quality. This position offers opportunities for growth within the company and a supportive team environment, along with perks such as free meals, uniform, and discounts across properties.

Benefits

Free meals while on duty

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Discounts on stays and dining

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or branded kitchen.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, especially under pressure.
• A good understanding of GP, stock management, and waste control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop a team of chefs ensuring high standards.
• Take ownership of menu planning, food production, and stock control.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Menu planning

Food safety compliance

Stock management

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, branded hotel environment? At Novotel Coventry, we’re looking for a hands-on leader who can bring creativity, consistency, and commercial awareness to our kitchen operation.

From breakfast to dinner, conferencing to events, you’ll ensure every plate meets our standards, and that your team feels supported and motivated along the way.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop a team of chefs, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.

• Take ownership of menu planning, food production, stock control, and ordering.

• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in line with EHO and brand requirements.

• Work collaboratively with the hotel leadership team to improve food quality, control costs, and drive guest satisfaction scores.

• Manage rotas and labour costs effectively, ensuring the kitchen is appropriately staffed for service needs.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume hotel or branded kitchen.

• A confident leader who leads by example, supports their team, and takes pride in results.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, especially under pressure.

• A good understanding of GP, stock management, and waste control.

• A passion for great food and consistent delivery.

What you’ll get from us

• The autonomy to shape and improve the food offering across all departments.

• Opportunities to grow within the Accor brand, with global career paths and development support.

• Free meals while on duty, uniform, and on-site parking.

• Discounts on stays and dining across thousands of Accor properties worldwide.

• A supportive, down-to-earth team culture in a hotel where your ideas are valued.

Additional Information

Join a welcoming and driven team at Novotel Coventry, just minutes from the M6. Whether it’s serving conference guests or leisure travellers, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences – and great food plays a huge part in that.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.