Head Chef

InterContinental Hotels Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial security

Growth and development

Colleague perks

Wellbeing

Job summary

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to inspire and lead the kitchen team. You will create menus reflecting local and global trends and partner with the Restaurant and Bars manager to deliver a coordinated F&B approach.

The role requires strong people management, a passion for guest experiences, and a track record of maintaining high standards in a fast-paced luxury hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a hotel restaurant as Executive Chef or Head Chef (1–2 years preferred).
• Strong people management skills, including recruiting, onboarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kitchen team to deliver culinary excellence for guests.
• Support operations with team development, management and stock control.
• Collaborate with Restaurant and Bars manager on coordinated F&B approach.
• Develop menus inspired by local, UK and global trends.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety and kitchen cleanliness.
• Encourage training and promotion from within.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Food safety

Menu development

Job description

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection is on the lookout for a dynamic Head Chef to inspire and lead!

Join the excitement and become part of the team at Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG - a landmark addition to the capital’s luxury lifestyle scene.

Now proudly operating as Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection, and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, the hotel marks the brand's first property in London. Set in the heart of Canary Wharf with stunning views across the River Thames and London skyline, the hotel features 142 luxurious guestrooms and suites, stylish dining spaces, meeting and events facilities, and access to a luxury health club, spa and pool. Combining luxury hospitality with authentic, experiential and considerate travel, the hotel celebrates individuality, locality and meaningful guest experiences in one of London's most dynamic destinations.

As a Head Chef, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …

• Manage and lead our Kitchen team to providing culinary excellence to our Guests
• Support both operationally (team development and management) and behind the scenes (managing finances and stock).
• Working closely with our Restaurant and Bars manager to ensure a coordinated F&B approach
• Create and develop menus, with local knowledge and inspiration – whilst keeping up to date with both local, UK and worldwide food trends
• Expertise in all sections of a fast-paced, high-end kitchen.
• Strong health and safety knowledge with an organised approach to ensuring the cleanliness of our Kitchen environment
• Supporting our chefs to excel in their careers, encouraging training and promotion from within

We are searching for someone who is passionate about people, thrives on delivering authentic service and takes pride in creating thoughtful guest experiences. In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….

• Experience working within a Hotel restaurant as either an Executive Chef or a Head Chef (preferably for a minimum of 1-2 years)
• Strong people management skills specifically in training and developing employees, you will be someone who has supported with recruitment, onboarding and training of new starters
• Hunger for success in the form of a high standard service, you will pay close attention to detail and ensure that our dishes are being produced to the highest standards within brand guidelines
• To be a confident leader who enjoys to lead by example!
• Above all, you will have a positive attitude and be looking for your next challenge to see where your career can take you!

Joining our team means becoming part of a luxury lifestyle brand that values individuality, authentic connections and meaningful guest experiences. Inreturn, we offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities designed to support your wellbeing, development and career grow such as…

• Financial security – A competitive salary, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays!
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world. IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.
• Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing–employee assistance programme available 24/7 and much more!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.