Head Chef

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts worldwide. We collaborate with major brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriott, and IHG, as well as independent hotels.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Hotel discounts across the portfolio – staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa services.
• Wagestream – allows you to stream up to 40% of your earned pay and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance program.
• Career and lifestyle breaks – take time off for key life events.
• Volunteer days – up to two days per year to support a charity of your choice.

A day in the life of…

As Head Chef, you will oversee and develop the smooth operation of a busy kitchen, focusing on quality and presentation. You will maximize opportunities to meet profit and cost margins, manage menu planning, control costs and budgets to achieve food cost targets, and handle recruitment, training, and development of the team. Ensuring exceptional service while maintaining strict food safety and health & safety standards is essential.

Based at the Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, you will be part of a passionate team that values work-life balance. The venue hosts conferences and banquets, catering for up to 500 guests.

What do we need from you?

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and Food Safety Level 2 or 3. You should have experience at this level or as a senior sous chef, with a successful track record managing a kitchen team within a hotel or hospitality venue. Strong interpersonal skills and experience in developing high-performing teams are also essential.