Head Chef

Klarent Hospitality Limited; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Klarent Hospitality is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer experiences. The role involves managing kitchen operations, developing menus, and fostering positive relationships with guests and team members. Join a company that values talent development and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Meals provided during shifts

Sales incentives and rewards

Discounted or free use of leisure facilities

Free parking

Discounted stays at hotels

Free stays as part of rewards

Opportunities for personal development

Fully funded apprenticeships

Annual holidays with options to buy extra days

Qualifications

• Passionate with a willingness to learn.
• Skilled in relationship building, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Oversee kitchen operations and team management.
• Create menus that meet customer needs and brand standards.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational

Multi-tasking

Relationship Building

Detail-oriented

Job description

Would you like to work for a company that offers:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up

Benefits when you join us include:

• Meals provided during shifts
• Sales incentives and rewards for initiative
• Discounted or free use of leisure facilities (hotel specific)
• Free parking (hotel specific)
• Discounted stays at our hotels
• Free stays as part of rewards and recognition
• Opportunities for personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships (T&C’s apply)
• Annual holidays including bank holidays, with options to buy extra days

Are you the right fit?

• Passionate with a willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and guest-focused
• Friendly, caring, and team-oriented
• Ambitious and hardworking
• Skilled in relationship building, both internally and externally
• Excellent planning, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Good communication and grooming standards
• Detail-oriented with a passion for food
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences

Interested in the Head Chef role? Do you have the necessary skills and experience? Then what’s stopping you?

Klarent Hospitality is recruiting a Head Chef

We provide excellent growth opportunities and recognize our staff's hard work, commitment, and long service.

Klarent Hospitality operates branded hotels across the UK and Ireland, focusing on talent development and strategic investment for growth.

The Role:

• Develop the hotel's reputation through high-quality food production
• Lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team
• Oversee kitchen operations and team management
• Plan for succession and talent development
• Create menus that meet customer needs and brand standards
• Ensure consistent quality across all food outlets
• Build positive relationships with guests, team members, contractors, and suppliers
• Address and resolve issues promptly
• Manage department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and waste management