Head Chef

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hospitality collection as the Head Chef of Events at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Lead a talented kitchen team in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for high-profile events. This role offers opportunities for career development and a vibrant working environment within a key venue.

Benefits

Hot Meals provided

Ongoing training and management development programs

40% discount in all our restaurants and venues

Discounts on knives and equipment

Enhanced parental leave

Refer-a-friend bonus

Corporate gym discounts

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Head Chef in a quality food operation.
• Preferably from a luxury hotel or events setting.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team during events.
• Oversee high-volume food preparation for premium events.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

High-volume kitchen management

Education

Professional Culinary Qualification

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG), through Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, aims to be a leader in the hospitality industry, setting high standards for premium experiences at iconic venues worldwide.

About the Venue:

Managed by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, the Royal Albert Hall features 3 restaurants, 14 bars, 1 retail outlet, 147 hospitality boxes, and hosts events for up to 2000 people.

Our events include private and semi-private dining, a roof terrace, and the arena, suitable for private events, meetings, dinners, corporate launches, drinks parties, and awards shows, including BAFTA’s and BFA’s.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef of Events to join our kitchen team of 20 talented chefs.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a Head Chef in a quality, fresh food operation, preferably in a luxury hotel, banqueting, or events setting, with familiarity in handling high-volume, premium events.

Most importantly, you should be an excellent team player with strong leadership skills and a commitment to sharing your knowledge with the team.

We offer career development opportunities, with a track record of promoting from within.

What you get:

• Hot Meals provided
• Ongoing training and management development programs
• 40% discount in all our restaurants and venues
• Discounts on knives and equipment
• Enhanced parental leave
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Corporate gym discounts
• ...and much more