Head Chef

Novotel Hotels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Coventry is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure high food standards, and handle menu planning and stock control. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in a high-volume kitchen environment. Join us for a rewarding career in hospitality with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Free meals while on duty

Opportunities for career growth

Discounts on stays and dining

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment.
• A confident leader who supports their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop a team of chefs.
• Take ownership of menu planning and food production.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen staffing and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Food safety

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

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Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

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Job Description

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.

About the role:

As Head Chef, you’ll be fully responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading a small team to deliver high-quality food that’s on-brand and on-budget. 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.

Qualifications

Key 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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