Head Chef

Accor Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand seeks a Head Chef for its Albie Restaurant in London. This role involves leading a dynamic kitchen team, driving culinary innovation, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a global family of brands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension and life insurance

Health cash plan

Free night at The Hoxton

Discounts across the Ennismore family

Annual free night at The Hoxton

Training and development programs

Extra time off to volunteer

Team events and celebrations

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Head Chef in a busy environment.
• Proven experience managing large kitchen teams.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team.
• Drive innovation and develop menus aligned with brand standards.
• Manage kitchen costs efficiently while maintaining high quality.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Teamwork

Hospitality

Job description

Company Description

We are looking for a Head Chef to lead our team at The Hoxton, Southwark, in our Albie Restaurant.

The Hoxton, Southwark, our third location in London, is just a short walk from the South Bank. It offers something for everyone: 192 rooms, The Apartment (our unique meeting & events space), a stunning rooftop restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating, plus our brand-new coworking space spread over six floors. Our Albie is an all-day neighborhood restaurant serving familiar classics with a twist, inspired by the diverse international food scene of the surrounding neighborhood.

Job Description

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, eligibility for the company discretionary bonus scheme, and life insurance
• A health cash plan to claim money back and access to support for your physical & mental wellbeing
• Confidential hotline and mental health first aiders for support
• Retail & hospitality perks through our partners
• Free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two upon starting
• Free food during your shift
• Discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your loved ones
• Annual free night at The Hoxton and milestones bonuses
• Opportunities for career progression within a global family of brands
• Training and development programs to enhance your skills
• Extra time off to volunteer with partner charities
• Team events and celebrations
• Enhanced family leave options
• Diversity and inclusion events throughout the year

What you’ll do…

• Lead a large, dynamic kitchen team
• Drive innovation and develop menus that balance creativity with classic favorites, aligned with the Hoxton brand standards
• Manage kitchen costs efficiently while maintaining high quality
• Focus on guest and team experience, leading by example, motivating, and supporting your team to deliver exceptional service and food

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• 2+ years’ experience as a Head Chef in a busy environment, with a focus on fresh, provenance ingredients
• Proven experience managing large kitchen teams
• Passion for creativity and maintaining brand standards
• A desire to be authentic and true to yourself in your role
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences
• Team-oriented mindset, ego not required
• Open to trying new approaches and ideas
• Willingness to work hard, support colleagues, and have fun