Head Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in London is seeking a Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have experience working with fresh seasonal ingredients and enjoy a busy kitchen environment. Key responsibilities include training the kitchen team, maintaining a clean work station, and ensuring cost-effective recipes. The position offers a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, a bonus, and additional perks, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday plus pension scheme

Health Cash Back Plan

Discounts on rooms and meals

Regular team events and parties

Qualifications

• Must be experienced working with fresh seasonal ingredients.
• Experience as a Sous Chef is preferred.
• Ability to train and develop team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from the Executive Chef.
• Keep the work station clean and tidy at all times.
• Train teams and organize daily kitchen tasks.

Skills

Experience working with fresh seasonal ingredients

Enjoys working in a busy kitchen

Experience as a Sous Chef

Enjoys training and developing their team

Understands cost-effective recipes

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin (co-founders of Club Med), Mama Shelter is a creator of living spaces and a daily director! These are atypical places, where everyone feels at home, places born of a blend of influences, freedoms, sensations and emotions. Each Mama tells the story of the city in which it is located, and all influences blend together. We offer our guests a joyful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price. More than just rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a dynamic, a vibe: they are true urban refuges, not only aesthetically pleasing and modern but also popular, welcoming and sexy. Whatever your role, we’re all here to make the customer experience as unforgettable as possible. Our mission: to bring little moments of happiness to people. Our growth has enabled us to offer our teams great career paths through internal development and international mobility, and it’s not a question of diplomas or years of experience. Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, founded in 2021. Mama is an inclusive company and our ambition is to recruit and promote diverse talent. Our advertisements are gender-neutral, so the masculine gender is used here to lighten the text.

Job Description

• Follow instructions according to Ex Chef’s directives
• Keep a clean and tidy work station at all times
• Full knowledge of menu and recipes
• Brief all sections during menu changes
• Run all services as required
• Training of teams and organization of daily tasks for each section
• Anticipate orders according to bookings and occupancy
• Keep food cost aligned with budget communicated by Director of Finance
• Assists Executive Chef with any tastings, menu changes
• Communicates with floor staff regarding food stocks, allergens and any necessary kitchen activity

Qualifications

• Experience working with fresh seasonal ingredients
• Enjoys working in a busy kitchen
• Has experience working as a Sous chef previously
• Enjoys training and developing their team
• Understands the importance of cost effective recipes, GPs
• Knows how to place orders for kitchen

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• A competitive salary and extra benefits package! (10% bonus if is managerial role)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Back Plan to claim money back and gain access to support for your physical wellbeing, private medical, dental and optical support.
• Enjoy a free night at Mama London and a meal for two in completion of probationary period.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Up to 50% off rooms globally across the Accor, Ennismore and Mama Hotels for you and your nearest and dearest globally
• 30% of food and drinks for you to enjoy at any of our Ennismore locations
• From completing two years service gain an extra days holiday for each years completion capped at 32 days
• A fantastic Training program to get you settled into the business and progress through the ranks of the business
• Regular team get togethers, bi-annual parties – Mama knows how to have a good time!
• Perk at work with discount over clothes brands ,travelling etc
• Wagestream with discount over clothes brands, travelling etc
• A brilliant place to work which encourages a family and friendly atmosphere

Important to know…

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.