Head Chef

DoubleTree by Hilton Angel Kings Cross; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality brand as a Head Chef at DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross. You will lead a talented kitchen team, ensuring high-quality food production and exceptional customer experiences. Enjoy competitive salary, full-time hours, and various team benefits, including free meals and hotel stays.

Benefits

Cash incentives for referrals

Long service recognition

Meals provided during shifts

Sales incentives and rewards

Discounted/free use of leisure facilities

Free parking

Discounted or free hotel stays

Opportunities for personal development

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual leave with options to purchase additional leave

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Groomed to high standards with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel's culinary reputation through high-quality food production.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including management and team leadership.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and waste.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented

Planning

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref: AM14371

Branch: DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Posted Date: 14/05/2025

Closing Date: 16/06/2025

Why Join Us?

Work for a company that offers:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend (T&Cs apply)
• Long service recognition, cash bonuses, and free overnight hotel stays for 2+ years of service

Team Benefits

• Meals provided during shifts
• Sales incentives and rewards
• Discounted/free use of leisure facilities
• Free parking
• Discounted or free hotel stays, including rewards and recognition incentives
• Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group
• Fully funded apprenticeships (T&Cs apply)
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays, with options to purchase additional leave

Ideal Candidate

Are you:

• Passionate, eager to learn, and positive?
• Friendly, caring, and team-oriented?
• Ambitious, hardworking, and relationship-builder?
• Organized with excellent planning skills?
• Capable of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines?
• Groomed to high standards with excellent communication skills?
• Passionate about food and delivering exceptional customer experiences?

If you possess the required skills and experience for the Head Chef role, then what’s stopping you?

About Klarent Hospitality

Klarent Hospitality recruits for a Head Chef position. We offer growth opportunities within our Brand Portfolio and value staff recognition and rewards. We operate branded hotels across the UK and Ireland, focusing on talent development and strategic investment.

The Role

• Lead the hotel's culinary reputation through high-quality food production
• Develop and lead a talented kitchen team
• Oversee kitchen operations, including management and team leadership
• Plan for succession and develop menus exceeding customer expectations
• Maintain consistent quality across all food outlets
• Build positive relations with guests, staff, contractors, and suppliers
• Address issues promptly and effectively
• Manage budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and waste

Location

Located steps from shops, boutiques, restaurants, and bars, with easy access to Angel tube station and Kings Cross/St. Pancras stations. Explore London's attractions, theatres, markets, and sports venues from this central location.