Head Chef

11 Cadogan Gardens; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join 11 Cadogan Gardens as a Head Chef, leading a dynamic kitchen team in a luxury setting. You will design innovative menus and ensure exceptional guest experiences while managing a high-pressure environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and work with a passionate team dedicated to quality and service excellence.

Benefits

Monthly service charge

30 days annual leave

Regular team gatherings

Complimentary team meals

Exclusive hotel rates

Discounts on spa and food offerings

Special gifts based on length of service

Team referral programme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen operation.
• Ability to create and design menus with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and manage overall service.
• Create and design new menus ensuring quality and presentation.
• Focus on guest satisfaction and drive seasonal product initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Design

Quality Control

Guest Satisfaction

Job description

About the role:

As Head Chef of the Kitchen team at 11 Cadogan Gardens & The Chelsea Townhouse — the only Relais and Chateaux properties in London — you are the reason our guests keep returning. Our chefs work as part of a team to impress our guests, creating unforgettable experiences and exceeding expectations from breakfast through dinner to ensure every guest wants to return.

What will you be doing?

You will be a natural leader able to handle the pressures of managing a busy operation in the kitchens of 11 Cadogan Gardens Hans' Bar And Grill and The Chelsea Townhouse's Drawing Room. You will lead by example, motivate your team, and strive for quality and perfection in every dish. You should be confident in running the overall service and enjoy sharing knowledge and passion for food.

Below are some of the duties and responsibilities of the Head Chef at these properties:

• Confidently create and design new menus, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality, while proactively implementing ongoing product improvement strategies.
• Focus on guest satisfaction and service, staying updated with market trends and incorporating them into the business when appropriate, enhancing the guest experience.
• Drive seasonal product initiatives that contribute to the financial performance of the business.
• Manage the kitchen with integrity, overseeing staff, health & safety, equipment, and other departmental areas.

What's in it for you?

• Monthly service charge
• 30 days annual leave
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
• Complimentary team meals
• Exclusive team and friends & family rates at our luxury hotels worldwide, including Relais & Chateaux properties
• Discounts on spa treatments, products, and food & beverage offerings, including the Cookery School at Chewton Glen
• Special gifts based on length of service
• Team referral programme
• Health cash plan
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• …and much more.

If you find the buzz and pace of hospitality exciting and are comfortable working under pressure, please Apply Now. We look forward to hearing from you!