Head Chef

Hotel Du Vin; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in London is looking for a Head Chef who will ensure every dish is prepared to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will develop the kitchen team, manage costs, and create innovative dishes using local and seasonal products. This permanent position offers great benefits including heavily discounted accommodation rates and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Comfortable uniform

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar quality establishment and properties of comparable size within a branded environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
• Develop and lead the kitchen team, setting the tone for every service.
• Apply creativity while managing costs and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and ensure use of local and seasonal products.
• Uphold brand standards within a branded multi-property environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Cost management

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Head Chef, Malmaison – Competitive Salary, 45 Hours, Permanent Contract. Charterhouse Square, London

Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for life with Malmaison.

Ensuring every dish is perfect goes without saying as does developing the team around you and setting the tone for each and every service but this role will require a touch of the creative, a head for numbers and a passion for going the extra mile.

You will have experience in a similar quality establishment, have worked in similar sized properties within a branded environment.

Our menus include a la carte, daily specials and our dishes allow us the opportunity to showcase some of the best food producers who share our passion for great local and seasonal products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish is prepared and presented to the highest standard.
• Develop and lead the kitchen team, setting the tone for every service.
• Apply creativity while managing costs and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and ensure use of local and seasonal products.
• Uphold brand standards within a branded multi-property environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar quality establishment and in properties of comparable size within a branded environment.

Benefits

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support your career development.
• High Street Discounts on a range of shops, experiences, holidays and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes.
• Healthcare Cash Plans with dental, optical, medical and more from £5 per month.
• Referral schemes up to £1500.
• A comfortable uniform and a Wellness & National Campaign Days calendar.
• Access to Wagestream to view and access earned wages in real time.
• Complimentary stays on anniversaries with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.
• Support for charitable partnerships, including The Brain Charity.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice 24/7 for you and your family.

Note: After completing probation you will be provided with Private Medical Healthcare, a Bonus Plan based on KPIs, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance.

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of electricity from renewable energy sources, primarily wind.
• Recycling target of at least 70% of hotel waste, driven by staff and a Sustainability Council.
• Chemical-free cleaning in bedrooms and public areas; eco-friendly enzyme-based systems in kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.