Head Chef

PPHE Hotel Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PPHE Hotel Group is seeking a passionate Head Chef for their new London restaurant, JOIA. The role requires a culinary expert committed to excellence and able to lead a high-performing kitchen. You will enjoy numerous employee benefits, including discounted hotel rates, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work environment focused on artistry and creativity.

Benefits

Heavily discounted hotel rates

F&B discounts at restaurants and bars

30 days of holiday per year

Access to 40% of your pay before payday

Recommend a friend scheme

Vitality at work scheme

Ride to Work scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Free dry cleaning for work uniform

Annual Staff parties and events

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams.
• Passion for culinary excellence and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes.
• Ensure culinary standards and food presentation are met.
• Create unique dishes that emphasize Iberian ingredients.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Leadership

Creativity

High-volume kitchen management

Job description

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 newart’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.

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.

As our Head Chef, you will receive:

• 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
• 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

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.