Head Chef

PPHE Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality company in London is looking for a dedicated Head Chef to lead its kitchen at JOIA Battersea. This role demands a passion for culinary excellence and the ability to manage a high-performing team in a vibrant environment. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional dishes while maintaining safety standards and innovating menu offerings. The position offers competitive salary plus various employee benefits including discounted hotel rates and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Discounted hotel rates

F&B discounts at restaurants

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free meals during shifts

Access to pay before payday

Employee assistance program

Corporate pension plan

Free cycling lessons

24/7 employee assistance programme

Rota given 2 weeks in advance

Productivity & service incentive scheme

Discounted prices at various stores

Free dry cleaning for work uniform

Annual staff parties

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams in a high-pressure environment.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, memorable dishes.
• Experience with menu innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen staff to ensure top performance.
• Deliver high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain food safety standards and compliance.
• Collaborate to innovate menus for guest optimization.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen team

Culinary creativity

High-volume kitchen experience

Food safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Head Chef - JOIA Battersea

JOIA is the first London restaurant by award-winning two Michelin-starred Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa and is inspired by Henrique's culinary heritage and travels across the Portuguese Iberian Peninsula.

'JOIA' meaning 'jewel' in Portuguese, is located on the 15th floor at the top of the new art'otel London Battersea Power Station. Visitors will find a stunning setting with unique views across London. Henrique Sá Pessoa's menus for JOIA use authentic Iberian ingredients as the starting point for unique dishes that bring delicious new flavours in combination with meticulously sourced British produce.

Your journey so far …

We are looking for a Head Chef who has a passion for culinary excellence and a proven ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is committed to delivering memorable, high-quality dishes every time.

Responsibilities

• As our Head Chef, lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to innovate menus and optimise guest experience.

Benefits

• Salary: Highly competitive plus Tronc
• Heavily discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
• Two free meals per day
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme - up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Rota given 2 weeks in advance
• Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
• Benefit Hub - Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

If you share a passion for art, culture and hospitality, art'otel is where people's talents will feel at home. We aim to inspire guests to be creative and discover the arts; by dazzling them with sensational service enriching their knowledge; by encouraging their passion for art and appetite for the finer things in life.

be bold. be creative. be original.